Navigation In Holding Ins. Cos. Acc., LLC v. Am. Integrity Ins. Co. of Fla., 50 Fla. L. Weekly D111 (Fla. 5th DCA January 3, 2025), the 5th DCA held that (1) an assignment of post-loss insurance benefits is governed by Section 627.7152, Florida Statutes, if it involves transferring benefits from a person providing services to repair, […]
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17th Circuit needs to fill a vacancy on the bench
The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Broward Circuit Court created by the retirement of Chief Circuit Court Judge Jack Tuter. The JNC requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for circuit court judge […]
The latest Bar disciplinary statistics on Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The latest statistics from The Florida Bar showing interference with the administration of justice, neglect, and trust accounting issues accounting for the top three complaints against lawyers in 2024. Florida’s 120-seat […]
Plaintiff alleges negligence against major grocery chains following injury
A serious negligence lawsuit has been filed against several prominent grocery store chains and an individual in Pinellas County, Florida. On February 7, 2025, Asha Bergner Basu Mule initiated legal proceedings in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit against Southeastern Grocers, Inc., Winn-Dixie Stores, LLC, Aldi Inc., Matthew Huffman, and RMC 22 & […]
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Major Hotel Chain Following Traumatic Incident
Stephanie Petitta has filed a lawsuit against a major hotel chain and its subsidiary, alleging negligence that led to a traumatic incident. The complaint was filed by Stephanie Petitta in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on February 4, 2025, naming Marriott International Inc. and Vinoy Park Hotel Company […]