Navigation A federal judge has sided with the group Bear Warriors United in rejecting Florida’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the state’s oversight of wastewater discharges in Central Florida has led to the death of hundreds of manatees. Judge Carlos Mendoza issued the decision on Dec. 18 in the Middle District of Florida. The […]
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Two contested special elections for Bar Board of Governors set for March
Two contested races have emerged in special elections for vacant seats on the Bar Board of Governors following the close of filing on December 31. In the Fourth Circuit, two lawyers have filed to replace Michale Fox Orr, who resigned after being named the Bar’s president-elect designate. The candidates are Fraz Ahmed and Geddes D. […]
Applicants sought for Florida Board of Bar Examiners vacancies
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking attorney applicants to fill two vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors members and Board of Bar Examiners members will recommend six nominees for two attorney vacancies at its May 16 meeting. The nominations will then […]
January 1, 2025 Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 15 attorneys, disbarring three, suspending 11, and reprimanding one. Najah Nzinga Adams, 5200 NW 43rd St., Suite 102-178, Gainesville, suspended for 91 days effective 31 days following a December 12 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2008). Adams was hired and paid $3,500 by a client in […]
Florida Board of Bar Examiners has a public member vacancy
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants to fill a public member vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Members of the public are invited to volunteer on or before Monday, March 24, to be considered for nomination. A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors members and Florida Board of […]