Navigation Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips: ‘I am truly honored and humbled by the tremendous support from the judges in the 17th Judicial Circuit.’ Broward Circuit Court Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips will serve as the The 17th Judicial Circuit’s next chief judge. Her fellow jurists unanimously elected her February 3 to the position, which carries a two-year term. Judge […]
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Confidentiality, mediation, and cyberstalking justice system personnel on the latest Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Supreme Court asking the Board of Governors to consider an amendment that would create a new exception to the confidentiality rule. A South Florida lawmaker filing a bill that would […]
Bill refiled to allow more surviving family members to recover damages in medical negligence cases
Rep. Johanna López A Central Florida lawmaker has refiled a measure that would repeal a Florida law that prevents certain plaintiffs from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. HB 25 by Rep. Johanna López, D-Orlando, would create the “Keith Davis Family Protection Act,” in honor of a 62-year-old Navy veteran who died Oct. 15, […]
Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases now accepting applications
The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases is seeking applicants for vacancies. Judges and attorneys interested in applying may obtain an application here under the link for “SJI Contracts & Business New Member Application.” Completed applications should be submitted by e-mail to Michael Hodges, Bar Staff Liaison, The […]
A Florida lawyer’s journey through addiction and recovery
One of the biggest challenges, says FLA’s John Lesko, an attorney and certified addiction professional, is that lawyers pride themselves in their dedication to helping clients but ignore their own needs. ‘People who are really, really skilled, and really responsible, people who are really good lawyers, good community members, good family members, you can do […]