Navigation (Editor’s Note: Due to the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the Bar’s Ethics Hotline has been fielding questions from attorneys regarding bank failures and trust accounts. To provide some guidance, we are republishing this 2008 column written by former Bar’s Ethics Counsel Ruth Smith.) Recent bank failures are causing lawyers to […]
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House and Senate tort bills coming together
Sen. Travis Hutson The Senate Judiciary Committee has signed off on sweeping litigation reforms, many long demanded by industry to combat “lawsuit abuse,” “nuclear verdicts,” and “billboard attorneys.” The committee voted 8-4 on March 14 to approve a revised SB 236 by Sen. Travis Hutson, R-Palm Coast.
The work of the Florida Board of Bar examiners staff is ‘essential’ to the rule of law
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners recently honored its staff at its annual longevity and merit awards luncheon in Tallahassee. Executive Director Michele Gavagni lauded her staff for their dedication and hard work. Board of Bar Examiners Chair Rachelle Munson said the work of the professional staff is “definitely incomparable” and sets the “gold standard” […]
Measure adding greater protections to defense counsel makes strides in both chambers
Sen. Jennifer Bradley The measures offering greater protection to defense counsel and enhancing the penalties for anyone who attacks any court-appointed counsel or defense counsel took more steps toward becoming law this week. On March 13, SB 384 received its first hearing in the upper chamber’s Criminal Justice Committee. The bill, filed by Sen. Jennifer […]
AG Moody warns of tax scams
Attorney General Ashley Moody: “Identity thieves love tax season and as we continue our series warning about common tax-related scams, I want filers to be extra cautious and take proactive steps to guard their personal information.” Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing the 2023 Tax-Season Scams Series with a warning for Floridians about tax identity […]