Navigation Nominations are now open for 2025 the Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida and the Susan Spencer-Wendel Lifetime Achievement Award. Submit nominations before the May 10 deadline. The first-place award recipients for The Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida will receive a cash prize of $500, a plaque and […]
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Hilary Creary sworn in as newest magistrate for the 17th Circuit
Chief Judge Jack Tuter swearing in Magistrate Hilary A. Creary. ‘I have been passionate for many years about assisting the children and families of Broward County in my private family law practice, and now I have been given the opportunity to be of service to even more families from the bench,’ Creary said. Former Board […]
Senate panel approves measure to enhance court efficiency
Sen. Jennifer Bradley A Senate panel on Tuesday approved a non-controversial measure requested by the state courts system, part of an annual package of proposed statute revisions to enhance court efficiency. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice voted unanimously to approve SB 538 by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, a Flemming Island attorney.
Miami-Dade County Commissioners vote to rename new courthouse after the late attorney Osvaldo N. Soto
Cuban American Bar Association members were on hand as the Miami-Dade County Commission voted to rename the new courthouse after the late Osvaldo N. Soto, one of CABA’s founding members. “After participating in the Bay of Pigs Invasion as a member of the Assault Brigade 2506, and subsequently through his involvement in CABA, and as […]
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Florida law that restricts minors’ access to social media platforms
A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a new Florida law that requires social media companies to shield minor children from harmful online content and to bar certain youths from holding social media accounts. Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida on March 17 granted a motion by state Attorney General […]