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151 senior judges seek service renewal
The following senior judges’ current service will expire on September 30 and they are seeking service renewal. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of any of the senior judges on this list to continue service as a senior judge should send, on or before March 31, written comments to John A. […]
Senate moves legislation to make it easier to challenge local ordinances
Rep. Jay Trumbull A Senate panel on Wednesday approved a measure that would make it easier to challenge local ordinances in court. The Community Affairs Committee voted to approve SB 170 by Sen. Jay Trumbull, R-Panama City. The measure has one more committee stop, in Rules, before reaching the Senate floor. There is currently no […]
Senate Judiciary moves courthouse lactation spaces bill
Sen. Lori Berman The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved a measure, long supported by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, that would require public lactation spaces in Florida courthouses. The panel voted 11-0 to approve SB 144 by Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach. A companion, HB 87 by Rep. Ashley Gantt, D-Miami, is up […]
Nominations deadline for professionalism awards nominations nears
The Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism is now accepting nominations for its annual William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism, Law Faculty/Administrator, and Group Professionalism awards. Nominations are due by February 17 and nominations can be made or nominating forms downloaded by going to www.floridabar.org/prof/pawards/. The Hoeveler Award, named after the late distinguished U.S. Southern District of […]