Navigation Yamile Tamargo, Roberto “Bob” Pardo, Nelson Hincapie, Jaiver Ley-Soto, Lesley Mendoza The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) hosted its annual Art in the Tropics: ¡Azúcar! AIT 2024 fundraiser at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora on 1200 Coral Way. More than 250 guests enjoyed entertainment by Lisett Morales, known as la Mulata del Sabor! […]
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‘Insurance Coverage Law’ certification takes another step forward
The Board of Legal Specialization and Education is poised to grant final approval of a proposed new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification program, after sponsors agreed to make final revisions. “The BLSE approved the new certification area in concept, but the standards need additional work to comply with Rule 6-3,” according to a staff report […]
Judges may create nonprofits devoted to the improvement of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice
Can a judge create a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice and serve as a board member of that organization? Yes, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, as long as the organization is non-partisan. But there are, however, limitations. The ethics panel acted […]
Litigated insurance claims down by nearly 24% over first 9 months of 2024, data shows
The number of lawsuits filed against Florida property insurers has plummeted by nearly 24% in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period last year, suggesting that legal reforms passed by the state Legislature are having an impact. The statistics come from an analysis by Guy Carpenter & Co., a reinsurance brokerage, […]
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new judicial vacancies in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the resignations of Judge Sloan and Judge Fuller. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for these vacancies. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of Circuit Court […]