Navigation Ed Guedes The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society is seeking judges, lawyers, law teachers, and other citizens to serve on its board of trustees. New Trustees will be elected during the society’s meeting at the 2023 Annual Florida Bar Convention in June at The Boca Raton. The mission of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society […]
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Bill to put guardrails around deposing sexual assault victims younger than 18 moves in the House
Rep. Taylor Yarkosky After an emotional debate, a House panel approved a measure that would bar defense attorneys from deposing sexual assault victims younger than 18, absent a showing of good cause. The House Judiciary Committee voted 19-4 on April 11 to approve HB 1037 by Rep. Taylor Yarkosky, R-Clermont.
Bill to allow remote attendance at certain juvenile and dependency proceedings clears House panel
Rep. David Silvers Florida law would authorize remote attendance at certain juvenile court and dependency proceedings under a measure that is moving through the Florida Legislature. The House Judiciary Committee voted 15-0 on April 11 to approve HB 1571 by Rep. David Silvers, D-West Palm Beach.
Measure to end assigning insurance benefits to auto glass repair companies moves
Rep. Philip “Griff” Griffitts, Jr. A bipartisan “tort reform” measure that would prevent motorists from assigning their insurance benefits to auto-glass repair companies is headed to the House floor. The House Commerce Committee voted April 10 to approve HB 541 by Rep. Philip “Griff” Griffitts, Jr., R-Panama City. It’s companion, SB 1002 by Sen. Linda […]
Bill addresses threats against justices, judicial assistants and their families
Rep. Mike Gottlieb Making death threats against justices and judicial assistants — and their family members — would be a first-degree misdemeanor under a measure moving through the Florida Legislature. The Justice Appropriations Subcommittee voted 15-0 on April 11 to approve HB 67 by Rep. Mike Gottlieb, D-Plantation. A companion, SB 174 by Sen. Tina […]