Navigation Dade Legal Aid’s Leadership Academy Class VIII Fellows. “The 2024-2025 Fellows will partake in a year-long program designed to further innovative leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, and a deeper understanding of issues facing marginalized members of the community,” said Dade Legal Aid Executive Director Karen Ladis. Dade Legal Aid recently welcomed Class VIII of its Leadership […]
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JEAC rules judge can oppose neighborhood gated community if acting pro se
A judge may “actively oppose” the creation of a gated community in their neighborhood, including speaking at public hearings, wearing messaged apparel, and posting yard signs — if the actions remain purely pro se, the Judicial Ethics Advisory Council has concluded. A September 17 JEAC Opinion, 2024-15, involves an inquiry about whether a judge may […]
Legal Aid Service of Broward County names Hinshaw & Culbertson its Law Firm of the Year and honors Jenelle E. La Chuisa with Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award
Jenelle La Chuisa Legal Aid Service of Broward County selected the Ft. Lauderdale’s Hinshaw & Culbertson as its 2024 Law Firm of the Year and named partner Jenelle E. La Chuisa the recipient of the 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award. “We appreciate Broward Legal Aid for recognizing our team of dedicated Ft. Lauderdale attorneys […]
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Interview Schedule for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill one current Circuit Court vacancy created by the passage of HB 5401. The Commission will conduct interviews Friday, September 20, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at […]
DeSantis wants Fla. AG to investigate second Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has assigned state Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. In making the announcement September 17, DeSantis said he doesn’t trust federal law enforcement to be able to conduct a fair investigation into the September 15 incident at Trump International Golf Club in […]