Navigation Sen. Jim Boyd Back in the Capitol for a special session, lawmakers are beginning to debate property insurance reforms that target litigation costs — measures that sponsors say are needed to counter skyrocketing premiums, lack of availability, and insurance company insolvencies. The Senate voted 30-9 on May 24 to approve SB 2D by Sen. Jim […]
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Board approves plan to enhance professionalism
The Board of Governors granted preliminary approval of a sweeping plan to improve professionalism, endorsed a statewide, automated platform for resolving civil disputes, and greenlighted a series of proposed rule amendments. Meeting May 20 in Tampa, the board also approved a request by President-elect Gary Lesser to form a “Special Committee on Mentoring New Lawyers.” […]
The Mindful Lawyer: Waking Up This Summer
Did you notice the trees swaying in the breeze the last time you were outside? Did you observe the gentle movement of leaves and flowers? It’s certainly easy to get so caught up in our thoughts that we miss the beauty in our midst. If you can relate to this, the presence of trees and […]
Lozada named Law Faculty/Administrator Award winner
Rosario Lozada The Standing Committee on Professionalism named Florida International University College of Law’s Rosario Lozada as its Law Faculty/Administrator Award winner. Lozada is the professor of legal skills and values and director of Well-Being in Law at FIU Law.
Governor vetoes legislation to increase the amount debtors could retain in a single vehicle
Saying it doesn’t go far enough, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a measure that was designed to prevent struggling Floridians from losing their only car to creditors. The measure, HB 265 by Rep. Mike Gottlieb, D-Sunrise, would have raised from $1,000 to $5,000 the amount of interest a debtor could retain in a single automobile. […]