Navigation Rep. Patt Maney Lawmakers expressed some skepticism last week about new case weighted averages, the latest judicial time study, and other data the Supreme Court used in December to certify the need for 50 new judges in the coming fiscal year. House Justice Budget Subcommittee Chair Patt Maney, a retired Northwest Florida judge, pressed State […]
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Foley Honored for Support of Boys & Girls Clubs Miami-Dade
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to have been recognized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade with a ‘From the Heart’ Award in recognition of the firm’s support of and commitment to the organization’s mission. Founded in 1946, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is committed to improving the lives of all youth […]
Clerks’ staffing challenges persists despite improved funding
Allowing Florida’s court clerks to retain a larger share of the fines and fees they collect is paying off, but staff retention remains a major challenge, the head of the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation told a House panel last week. The clerks have seen their court-related workforce plummet from nearly 8,000 FTEs a […]
13th Circuit JNC seek applicants to fill two vacancies on the Hillsborough County bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of qualified candidates to fill the two Hillsborough County court vacancies created by the enactment of HB 5401. Judicial applications for these vacancies must be received before 5 p.m. March 3. c/o Max Amster, Chair
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Municipality Over Sidewalk Injury
In a compelling legal battle, a resident of Palm Beach County is taking on the City of West Palm Beach over allegations of negligence. Edward Reyes Miranda filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on February 12, 2025, accusing the city of failing to maintain […]