Navigation Today is your last change to vote in contested Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors races in the Ninth, 17th, and 11th circuits. Members in the circuits with contested races may vote by accessing the MyFloridaBar Member Portal on The Florida Bar’s website. All voted ballots must be received by midnight (EDT) on March […]
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50-year senior counselors to be recognized at convention
Attorneys who have achieved 50 years of practice, even if they spent part of their careers in other states, can be recognized for their dedication and service. The Florida Bar will recognize veteran lawyers, who are in good standing with The Florida Bar, during a luncheon at the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention, scheduled for […]
Judgments and decrees interest rate set
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has set the quarterly rate of interest payable on judgments and decrees beginning April 1, 2025, at 9.15% per annum or .0250685% per day. F.S. §55.03(1) requires the CFO to set the rate of interest payable on judgments and decrees on December 1, March 1, June 1, and […]
Supermarket Chain Accused of Negligence Following Customer’s Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a supermarket has led to a legal battle, highlighting the importance of maintaining safe premises for customers. On March 4, 2025, Gilda Kay Burton filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Publix Super Markets, Inc. The lawsuit stems from an alleged […]
Estate Sues Nursing Home Operators Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Resident’s Death
The tragic death of a Florida nursing home resident has sparked a legal battle, as the estate of the deceased has filed a lawsuit against two companies responsible for her care. The Estate of Bernice Deas, represented by Hazeline Parkinson, lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, […]