Navigation Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta of the 13th Circuit Court in Tampa is the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services, will be presented by Chief Justice Carlos […]
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Bill would require ignition interlock devices for those who refuse the breathalyzer
Rep. Traci Koster Motorists who refuse a breathalyzer test would be forced to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles, in addition to an existing one-year driver license suspension, under a measure filed by a Southwest Florida lawmaker who is also an attorney. Rep. Traci Koster, R-Tampa, filed HB 197 on January 12. There […]
Governor appoints Enriquez to the 11th Circuit Bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Javier Enriquez of Miami to serve as judge on the 11th Judicial Circuit Court Enriquez has served as a judge on the Miami-Dade County Court since his appointment by DeSantis in 2021. Previously, he served as the general counsel and chief ethics officer for the Department of Children and Families. […]
Court sends sweeping recommendations to improve the resolution of civil cases to various committees for more study
Saying “additional refinements” are needed, the Florida Supreme Court has declined to adopt a sweeping proposal by a Judicial Management Council workgroup that is designed to streamline Florida’s civil litigation system. “Instead, the Court will make a series of phased referrals for the refinement and study of the Workgroup’s proposals, beginning with the attached referrals […]
Chase petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10(b), Kevin Keenan Chase of Casselberry has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Chase was held in contempt of the court’s August 24, 2017, order and suspended for 91 days, effective 30 days after the September 25, 2018. Subsequently, and prior to being reinstated, Chase was suspended from the practice of […]