Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments October 12, one to the 15th Judicial Circuit court and one to the 18th Judicial Circuit court. James Sherman of West Palm Beach to serve as judge in the 15th Circuit Sherman has served as a county court judge for Palm Beach County since 2022. Previously, he was […]
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Measure would end no-compete employment contracts for doctors
Rep. Joel Rudman Florida doctors would no longer be subject to no-compete clauses in their employment contracts under a measure that has been filed for upcoming session. Rep. Joel Rudman, a physician-lawmaker from Navarre, filed HB 11 on October 5. It faces hearings in the Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee, the Civil Justice Subcommittee, and the Health […]
Work on the Second District Court of Appeal’s new courthouse is underway
Second District Court of Appeal Chief Judge Daniel H. Sleet recently announced that the design process for the DCA’s new courthouse in St. Petersburg is in the final stages and that the site and foundation work is beginning. “We want to thank Florida’s Department of Management Services, our architect, the construction team, and the City […]
Proposed advisory opinion on Lawyers’ and Law Firms’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
The Board Review Committee on Professional Ethics will consider adopting a proposed advisory opinion at the direction of The Florida Bar Board of Governors based on an inquiry by the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools and Resources, at a meeting to be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at the […]
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to headline ‘A Supreme Evening 2024’
Alberto R. Gonzales The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual dinner, A Supreme Evening 2024, is set for January 18 in Tallahassee and will feature former United States Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. The event includes a “State of the Court” presentation by Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz. Sponsorships and dinner reservations are […]