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Bill to enhance penalties for threatening court personnel becomes law
Rep. Mike Gottlieb Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 67, a bill that makes it a crime to threaten a justice, judicial assistant, and other court personnel with death or “serious bodily injury.” Rep. Mike Gottlieb, a South Florida Democrat and criminal defense lawyer, filed the measure at the behest of a Broward Sheriff’s detective […]
Governor signs measure giving greater protections for defense counsel
Sen. Jennifer Bradley Beginning July 1, defense counsel in Florida will receive protections already afforded other courtroom officers. On June 5, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 384 into law, which makes it a felony to attack a defense attorney or public defender acting in their courtroom capacity. The measure, sponsored by Fleming Island Republican Sen. […]
Sarasota chapter of the American Inn of Court honors Leslie Telford Kettring with its Professionalism Award
Leslie Telford Kettring The Sarasota chapter of the American Inn of Court has awarded Leslie Telford Kettring with its annual Judge John M. Scheb Professionalism Award. The Judge John M. Scheb Professionalism Award is given annually to a Sarasota County attorney who exemplifies professionalism in his or her day-to-day practice. The recipient is selected by […]
Family Law Section hosting trial advocacy workshop July 13-16 in Orlando
Family Law Section members Julie Wyda, Chelsea Miller, and Amanda Tackenberg co-chair the committee responsible for the Trial Advocacy Workshop, an intense, three-day event focusing on honing trial skills for family law attorneys. The biennial Trial Advocacy Workshop, an interactive professional development program organized by the Family Law Section, will take place from July 13-16 […]