Navigation Sen. Darryl Rouson The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve separate public records exemptions that sponsors say are necessary to protect Judicial Qualifications Commission staff and appellate court clerks. The Senate voted 35-3 to approve SB 302, regarding the Judicial Qualifications Commission staff, and 35-2 to approve SB 300, the appellate court clerk bill.
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Documentary participation could risk lending judicial prestige
A judge may not appear in a potentially for-profit documentary about high-conflict custody cases, citing concerns over judicial impartiality, confidentiality, and the risk of lending judicial prestige to commercial ventures, the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee has ruled. Acting April 16 in Opinion Number 2025-10, the committee said that while the judge would not discuss any […]
Can judges serve in the Florida State Guard?
A judge may serve as a volunteer in the Florida State Guard, with limits, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The ethics panel acted April 16 in Opinion Number: 2025-09, but not without dissent. The Florida State Guard (FSG) was re-established in 2022 “to protect and defend the people of Florida from all threats […]
Mindfulness and Secondary Trauma
The practice of law is a noble profession. One of the hallmarks of this nobility is the willingness of legal professionals to help clients navigate conflicts that often take a significant toll on their lives — their sense of safety, well-being, relationships, and even their freedom. As national, state, and local bar associations, law schools, […]
Legal Aid Service of Collier County to honor Kimberly Spiker at Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser
Kimberly A. Spiker Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) has selected Kimberly A. Spiker as its 2025 “Attorney of the Year” award honoree. The award will be presented May 1 at LASCC’s Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser at The Maddox, a club in Naples.