Navigation A tragic medical mishap has led to a lawsuit filed by a grieving mother against several healthcare providers in Palm Beach County, Florida. Tiye Wilkins initiated the complaint on February 19, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, alleging negligence by Robert Gordon, DO; Vishal Gulati, MD; Andrew Hall, MD; OB/GYN Specialists […]
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Legislation aims to ensure court orders reach law enforcement quicker
Rep. Richard Gentry A House panel on Thursday approved a measure that would require court clerks to electronically transmit protective and other court orders to law enforcement within six hours. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee voted 15-0 to approve HB 513 by Republican Rep. Richard Gentry, a retired DeBary attorney.
House panel approves bill to protect elder victims from internet scammers
Rep. Kevin Steele A House panel on Wednesday approved an Elder Law Section proposal to protect vulnerable victims by making it easier to halt bank transfers to “unascertainable” internet scammers. The House Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee voted 18-0 to approve HB 97 by Republican Rep. Kevin Steele, a Hudson attorney.
Florida adoption attorneys must comply with new reporting law by April 15
A new law affecting adoption entities in Florida requires them to submit case information to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). While adoption agencies have regular communication with DCF, not all adoption attorneys are aware of this new requirement. F.S. §63.097(7) was amended to require all adoption agencies and entities (which includes attorneys as […]
Plaintiff alleges Moore’s True Value Hardware of Negligence Following Injury
Carlos Alfonso has filed a lawsuit against Moore’s True Value Hardware, Inc., claiming negligence after suffering an injury on their premises. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on February 20, 2025. Alfonso accuses Moore’s True Value Hardware of failing to maintain a safe […]