Navigation Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Kenneth Eric Trent of Ft, Lauderdale has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. By order of the Supreme Court dated September 9, 2020, Trent was suspended for a period of two years for disobeying a bankruptcy judge’s order. Trent tried to dismiss the bankruptcy in an attempt to contravene the […]
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Court amends judicial education standards pertaining to ethics
The Supreme Court, acting on its own motion, has amended Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.320 (Continuing Judicial Education). The revisions “align the rule with recent Court-approved changes to policies and procedures of the Florida Court Education Council,” the opinion states. Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz was joined by Justices Charles Canady, Ricky […]
S.C. Historical Society hears behind-the-scenes details about the college admissions scandal
Melissa Korn Wall Street Journal reporters Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz’ lives took a dramatic turn on March 12, 2019, when they began covering the investigation that exposed malfeasance in the most extensive college admissions scandal ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice, “Operation Varsity Blues.” Jennifer Levitz
Special session convenes Monday to address issues including the Statewide Prosecutor’s authority to investigate election crimes
Florida lawmakers will convene a two-week special session on Monday to address several issues, including a measure to “clarify” the Statewide Prosecutor’s authority to investigate election crimes. “In coordination with the governor’s office and the Florida Senate, we have identified several issues that warrant our attention in advance of the 2023 regular session,” House Speaker […]