Navigation The Florida Chamber of Commerce was applauding, and the Florida Justice Association deeply concerned, after Florida lawmakers approved another round of property insurance reforms to conclude a two-day special session. The House voted 84-33, with Democrats opposed, on December 14 to give final approval to SB 2A, a measure that includes a heavy dose of […]
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Gov. DeSantis appointes Green to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis made one judicial appointment December 13 to the Miami-Dade County Court. Christopher Green of Miami to serve as judge on the Miami-Dade County Court Green has served as assistant state attorney in the 11th Circuit since 2000. Previously, he served as an associate at Cole, White & Billbrough. He received his bachelor’s […]
The holidays are an ideal time to donate to the Foundation’s Children’s Legal Services Fund
Joseph “Jody” Hudgins The holiday season and its focus on family is a perfect time to support a Florida Bar Foundation program that serves society’s most vulnerable residents. That’s the message 40-year Sarasota banker Joseph “Jody” Hudgins delivered to fellow members of the Board of Governors at a December meeting on Amelia Island. Hudgins is […]
Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases now accepting applications
The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases is seeking applicants for vacancies. Judges and attorneys interested in applying may obtain the Applications for Membership here. Completed applications should be submitted by email to Michael Hodges, attorney liaison at The Florida Bar, at rules@floridabar.org no later than March 1, […]
Proposed amendments to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.013 (Detention Petition and Order)
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