Navigation Karl Klein and Benjamin Mordes, both of Miami, have filed to run for an open 11th Circuit seat on the Board of Governors. Qualifying for the vacancy created by the election of 11th Circuit board member Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., as president-elect designate ended February 14. The office commences on June 23 and continues for a term […]
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Phoenix petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Charles Paul-Thomas Phoenix has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Phoenix was suspended two years effective 30 days from a January 28, 2021, court order in connection with his representation as general counsel of a vacation rental management company that was operating as a Ponzi scheme. Phoenix signed a non-prosecution […]
Officials say the transition to higher county court civil threshold going smoothly
Broward County Judge Kenneth Gottlieb Florida county court judges say the January 1 transition to a higher civil jurisdiction is going smoothly. Broward County Judge Kenneth Gottlieb, president of the Conference of County Court Judges, credits the diligence of all the stakeholders.
Senate Criminal Justice Committee favors measures to fight Florida’s opioid epidemic
Sen. Jason Brodeur The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met February 14 to hear two bills aimed at combating the exponential increases in overdoses associated with fentanyl in Florida. The committee first heard from Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Lake Mary, who wrote SB 280, which makes it easier for prosecutors to indict drug dealers for murder or […]
Measure to require two-thirds majority to amend constitution clears House committee
Rep. Rick Roth A House panel has approved a measure that would require a two-thirds voter majority — instead of the current 60% — to amend the Florida Constitution. The House Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee voted 12-6 on February 14 to approve HJR 129 by Rep. Rick Roth, R-West Palm Beach.