Navigation The Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association was formed recently to assist Black women lawyers navigate the challenges they face in the practice of law, in their lives, and in their communities. “Our organization seeks to provide the support needed to have a successful, fulfilling legal career with the support of mentors […]
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Bill would make meth dealers eligible for the death penalty
Sen. Jason Brodeur A measure designed to make it easier to charge methamphetamine dealers with first-degree murder is headed to the Senate floor. The Senate Rules Committee voted 10-6 on February 15 to approve SB 190 by Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Lake Mary.
Bill to speed the delivery of protective orders moves again
Sen. Janet Cruz A proposal to speed the delivery of protective orders to law enforcement is headed to the Senate floor. The Senate Rules Committee voted overwhelmingly February 15 to approve SB 654 by Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa.
Anisha Patel elected to lead the Young Lawyers Division
Tampa lawyer and Hill Ward Henderson associate Anisha Patel is the Young Lawyers Division’s newest president-elect designate. In two years, when Patel succeeds her friend and colleague, YLD President-elect Iris Elijah, the division will mark a milestone. “I think this will be the first time we’ve had two diverse female presidents serving in succession,” Patel […]
Condo safety measure moves in the House
Daniel Perez Vowing to prevent another Surfside disaster, a House panel has approved a measure that would require condominium associations to conduct regular structural inspections and reserve studies to assure they have the necessary resources to safely maintain the building. The House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee voted 17-1 on February 11 to approve HB […]