Navigation Rep. Kevin Steele A House panel on Wednesday approved an Elder Law Section proposal to protect vulnerable victims by making it easier to halt bank transfers to “unascertainable” internet scammers. The House Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee voted 18-0 to approve HB 97 by Republican Rep. Kevin Steele, a Hudson attorney.
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Florida adoption attorneys must comply with new reporting law by April 15
A new law affecting adoption entities in Florida requires them to submit case information to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). While adoption agencies have regular communication with DCF, not all adoption attorneys are aware of this new requirement. F.S. §63.097(7) was amended to require all adoption agencies and entities (which includes attorneys as […]
Bills would expand wrongful death recovery for adult children and parents of adult children in med mal cases
Sen. Clay Yarborough: “I filed SB 734 because the current exceptions in 768.218 are unjust and prevent accountability. This is in no way a knock against the medical profession or anyone in it.” An effort to repeal a 1990 law that limits recovery in wrongful death actions tied to medical negligence is once again gaining […]
Kristin Murphy’s ‘We the People’ Nova Middle School team aims for third national title
Two-time national champions Nova Middle School in Broward County will be defending it’s “We the People” competition title in April in Washington, D.C. The program culminates in simulated congressional hearings, where students testify before a panel of judges acting as members of Congress. It’s a chance for them to demonstrate their constitutional knowledge and articulate […]
Jones Foster celebrates Town of Jupiter’s Centennial at MLB spring training game
Jones Foster participated in the Town of Jupiter’s Centennial Celebration on Saturday, March 1, at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. As part of the MLB Spring Training festivities, Jupiter Mayor Jim Kuretski and Tom Baird, firm shareholder and Jupiter Town Attorney, threw the ceremonial first pitch before the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals game. Jones […]