Navigation Cooley Law School student Amber Burney was presented with the Leadership Achievement Award during the law school’s Tampa Bay honors convocation. Cooley Law School’s Tampa Bay campus recently recognized students in the Hilary Term for their achievements during an honors convocation at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North in Temple Terrace. Amber Burney was presented […]
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FFLA grant to Legal Aid Service of Broward County helped 1,770 in need
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. (LASBC) assisted 724 Broward County clients in need with free legal services during 2024 through funding furnished by Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA). The free legal services provided by LASBC included assistance to individuals and families facing eviction, homelessness, wage or bank garnishment and other debt collection matters, […]
Legislation challenges new Florida funding mechanism for legal aid services
Funding of legal aid to low-income Florida residents through interest earned on law firms’ client trust accounts would be significantly reduced under measures now being considered by state lawmakers. The legislation – Senate Bill 498 and House Bill 173 – was proposed after talks between the Florida Banking Association (FBA) and the nonprofit Funding Florida […]
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Nursing Home Operator Over Resident’s Death
Wayne Weaver, as the personal representative of the estate of Essie Weaver, has filed a lawsuit against Westgate Operations, LLC, doing business as Westgate Health and Rehabilitation Center. The complaint was filed on April 4, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. The case revolves around allegations […]
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property managers over unsafe conditions
Fred Tyler has filed a lawsuit seeking damages against two prominent property management entities, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. The complaint was filed on April 4, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Delray Marketplace Master Association, Inc., and Kite Realty Group Trust. The […]