Navigation A judge may serve as a volunteer in the Florida State Guard, with limits, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The ethics panel acted April 16 in Opinion Number: 2025-09, but not without dissent. The Florida State Guard (FSG) was re-established in 2022 “to protect and defend the people of Florida from all threats […]
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Mindfulness and Secondary Trauma
The practice of law is a noble profession. One of the hallmarks of this nobility is the willingness of legal professionals to help clients navigate conflicts that often take a significant toll on their lives — their sense of safety, well-being, relationships, and even their freedom. As national, state, and local bar associations, law schools, […]
Legal Aid Service of Collier County to honor Kimberly Spiker at Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser
Kimberly A. Spiker Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) has selected Kimberly A. Spiker as its 2025 “Attorney of the Year” award honoree. The award will be presented May 1 at LASCC’s Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser at The Maddox, a club in Naples. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Florida bill seen as ploy by trial bar to recover more attorney fees in insurance litigation
Tort-reform supporters continue to sound alarm bells about bills before Florida lawmakers that business and free-market advocates say would reverse legal reforms enacted in recent years that have helped to stabilize the state’s property insurance market. Of particular concern is House Bill 947, which Doug Wheeler, director of the George Gibbs Center for Economic Prosperity […]
Attorney General James Uthmeier Fights to Protect Children Online; Subpoenas Roblox for Child-Protection Policies and Procedures
Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, demanding information about how the platform markets to children, sets age-verification requirements, and moderates chat rooms. “As a father and Attorney General, children’s safety and protection are a top priority,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “There are concerning reports that this gaming […]