Navigation Rep. Tyler Sirois A House panel has approved yet another “tort reform” proposal, this one with a unique Florida twist. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 16-1 on March 9 to approve HB 839, “Spaceflight Entity Liability,” by Rep. Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island.
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Civil litigation reform package revised and moved out of House Judiciary
Rep. Tommy Gregory A House panel voted Wednesday to approve a revised civil litigation reform package, despite continued warnings that it would deny Florida’s most vulnerable citizens access to justice. The House Judiciary Committee voted 16-8 to approve HB 837 by Chair Tommy Gregory, R-Lakewood Ranch. The measure goes next to the House floor.
UF Law Laura Rosenbury named president of Barnard College
Laura A. Rosenbury The Board of Trustees at Barnard College in New York City have elected Laura A. Rosenbury, currently the dean at University of Florida Levin College of Law, to assume the role of president of Barnard College effective July 1. Rosenbury will be the institution’s ninth president in its 134-year history.
Measure to protect personal information of city and county attorneys clear house panel
Rep. Kristen Arrington A House panel on Thursday approved a measure that would shield the personal identifying information of city and county attorneys. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 17-0 to approve HB 525 by Rep. Kristen Arrington, D- Kissimmee.
Nominations open for Parker Thomson, Susan Spencer-Wendel legal journalism awards are open
Nominations are now open for 2023 The Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida and the Susan Spencer-Wendel Lifetime Achievement Award. Submit nominations before the April 28, 2023 entry deadline. The first-place award recipients for The Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida will receive a cash prize of $500, a plaque, and […]