Navigation Rep. Traci Koster Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that would implement a 2018 constitutional amendment that bars judges and justices from lobbying for six years after leaving the bench. The House in February voted 118-0 to approve the measure, HB 7003, by Rep. Traci Koster, R-Safety Harbor. The Senate approved it 38-0 on […]
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Governor signs property insurance reforms and condo safety measures
The Legislature adjourned a special session on May 25 after approving property insurance reforms that target litigation costs, and a building inspection mandate prompted by the deadly June collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside. The governor signed the measures into law the following day. Moments before the House voted 110-0 to approve SB 4D, […]
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches recognizes Kathryn Rossmell
Kathryn Rossmell of Lewis Longman & Walker received the Young Professional of the Year Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches at the Chamber’s Business Awards ceremony May 26 in West Palm Beach. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated “an unwavering commitment to their business and professional goals, and their respective local communities.” Rossmell […]
Proposed rule provides guidance for accommodating service animals in court
Judges would have more guidance for accommodating service animals under proposed revisions to the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration. At a May 20 meeting in Tampa, the Board of Governors voted 40-0-0 to accept proposed amendments to Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540 (Requests for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities). RGPJA […]
Board approves new Special Committee on Mentoring New Lawyers
Gary Lesser In a move that signals a new Bar priority for the coming year, the Board of Governors has agreed to create a “Special Committee on Mentoring New Lawyers.” The board voted unanimously to form the special committee at a May 20 meeting in Tampa, a day after the Program Evaluation Committee endorsed the […]