Navigation 17th Circuit Chief Judge Jack Tuter told a recent judicial forum sponsored by ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale that over a 30-day period, circuit civil divisions logged more than 10,000 case, and the county civil logged more than 18,000. The 17th Circuit is seeing a crush of some 30,000 new cases spurred by HB 837, the sweeping […]
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Deadline extended to apply for a seat on the Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation from the second appellate district
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy: Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims: One attorney from the territorial jurisdiction of the second state appellate district to serve a four-year term commencing July 3, 2023. All applicants must be members of the Bar who are engaged in the […]
Deadline extended to apply for seats on the Third, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, 10th, 14th, 16th, and 20th JNCs
The Florida Bar has extended the deadline to apply for seats on the Third, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, 10th, 14th, 16th, and 20th judicial nominating commissions. The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each JNC to the governor for his appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1, 2023. […]
Coast to Coast Legal Aid’s ‘Mobile Justice Squad’ wins award for innovation
“Each day, Geraldine M. DeBianchi, the attorney who keeps the wheels of justice rolling, meets with homebound or transportation-challenged senior citizens, identifies legal issues, and prepares and files legal documents, all in one visit from Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida’s mobile law office,” said Executive Director Lisa G. Goldberg. Coast to Coast […]
Florida moving away from jury unanimity in capital cases
Florida would be one of the few states to permit a non-unanimous jury recommendation for a death sentence under a bill the House has sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has called for death penalty reforms in public appearances. The House voted 80-30 on April 13 to approve SB 450 by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring […]