Navigation A workgroup created by the Florida Supreme Court has prepared a report recommending procedural rule changes that would impose greater judicial control on civil cases, tighten rules (including tougher sanctions) for discovery, depositions, and continuances, and require reports to the Supreme Court when judges do not expeditiously rule on motions and decide cases. The court […]
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Legislature passes six-year ban on lobbying for former judges and jurists
The Legislature has signed off on a measure that would implement a 2018 constitutional amendment that bars judges and justices from lobbying for six years after leaving the bench. Without discussion or debate, the Senate voted 38-0 on February 23 to grant final approval to HB 7003 by Rep. Traci Koster, R-Safety Harbor. The House […]
House ready to pass bill addressing structural inspections of tall buildings
Rep. Daniel Perez The House is poised to pass a measure that would require regular structural inspections of all high-rise structures in Florida. The House gave preliminary approval February 22 to HB 7069 by Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami.
Ford petitions for reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Albert Elsworth Ford II has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Ford was suspended from the practice of law for three years, effective September 2, 2010, for violating the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar when he trespassed upon his client’s home and place of business, causing property damage, and was […]
Full House to take up bill to address clerks’ funding issues
Rep. Chuck Clemmons The second step in a multi-year plan for shoring up the finances of Florida’s clerks of court — without raising filing fees — is headed to the House floor. The House Appropriations Committee voted unanimously February 22 to approve HB 397 by Rep. Chuck Clemmons, R-Jonesville. The measure cleared its two previous […]