Navigation General magistrates are not required to automatically disqualify themselves from cases in which a recently resigned magistrate appears as counsel of record, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. Acting March 1 in Opinion 2023-02, the advice comes following an inquiry from a judicial officer who wanted to know, if a former magistrate joins a […]
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Proposed civil litigation reforms now extend to nursing homes
Sen. Colleen Burton The Legislature’s civil litigation reforms have expanded to nursing homes less than a week before the March 7 launch of the regular, 60-day session. Sen. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland, filed SB 1304 on February 28. A companion, HB 1029 by Rep. Randy Maggard, R-Zephyrhills, was filed February 22.
Former Bar President Terry Russell dies at 78
Terry Russell A fierce advocate for independence of the legal system and a champion for the less fortunate, former Bar President Terrence Joseph (Terry) Russell passed away February 28 in Jacksonville. He was 78 Russell, the Bar’s 53rd president, was born in September 1944, before World War II ended, and while his father, a D-Day […]
Be a Privileged Lawyer
Jim Vickaryous A happy client gave me a hug, thanked me for years of hard work and a successful end to her case. I was humbled by such a heartfelt compliment. I told her, “Thank you Ma’am, it was my privilege to represent you.” It was indeed my privilege to represent her. After all, we […]
Litigator warns of ‘collateral damage’ as lawmakers pursue tort law legislation
Jeffrey M. Liggio Florida lawmakers are risking collateral damage with a “shotgun” approach, when more targeted civil litigation reforms will do, says a veteran South Florida trial attorney. West Palm Beach attorney Jeff Liggio, managing partner of Liggio & Cornell, has represented policy holders — individuals, families, and small businesses — in insurance disputes for […]