Navigation Florida lawmakers didn’t forget the “unsung heroes” of the court system — judges of compensation claims and administrative law judges — when they approved a $112.1 billion budget for FY 2022-23. Division of Administrative Hearings Chief Judge and Director Peter Antonacci said he was grateful that lawmakers agreed to grant pay raises of up to […]
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Supreme Court holds statute ‘contemplates prosecution on a per-crash-victim basis, rather than a per-crash basis’
A Tallahassee man who fled a single fatal accident can be convicted of multiple leaving-the-scene charges, one for each injured victim, the Supreme Court has ruled. Answering a certified question from the First District Court of Appeal, justices concluded that Deontae Palinski Johnson’s multiple convictions did not violate constitutional double-jeopardy protections. “Because we conclude that […]
James petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Derek Vashon James has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. James was suspended for 91 days effective December 20, 2021, for coaching a witness through text messages during a telephone deposition. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon James’ fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact Daniel James […]
Board of Governors has a full agenda for its March 25 meeting
When it convenes virtually March 25, the Board of Governors will weigh a proposed Bar budget for FY 2022-23 and a special committee’s much-anticipated recommendations for improving professionalism in the practice of law. The approximately $40 million annual spending proposal, which requires Supreme Court approval, maintains a 21-year trend of no member fee increases. The […]
Florida Supreme Court Historical Society sets ‘A Supreme Evening 2022’ for April 7 in Tallahassee
Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Major B. Harding and the late Susan Rosenblatt, a Miami appellate attorney known for leading Florida’s successful lawsuit against “Big Tobacco,” will be honored with lifetime achievement awards at the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s April 7 annual dinner event in Tallahassee. Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht The keynote speaker […]