Navigation Rep. Jackie Toledo An anti-human trafficking measure that would raise the first-offense penalty for purchasing sex to a felony is moving in the House. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee voted 16-0 on January 25 to approve HB 1439 by Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa.
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FACDL stakes its position on remote technology rules petition
Jude Faccidomo Some defense attorneys are concerned that a sweeping COVID-19 Workgroup rules petition would make it too difficult, or in some instances impossible, to use remote technology for routine criminal proceedings. The proposal by the Supreme Court’s “Workgroup on the Continuity of Court Operations and Proceedings During and After COVID-19” is designed to enhance […]
Florida Bar Leadership Academy Class VIII: The Experience of the ‘Pandemic Class’
The Florida Bar Leadership Academy is composed of some of the brightest leaders around the state who go through a rigorous vetting process. Those selected become part of a class focused on enhancing the skills of a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers to help them become effective leaders throughout the Bar, our profession, and […]
Audit Summary of The Florida Bar
Audit-Summary 20-21
Florida Guardianship Jurisdiction Act moves in the Senate
Sen. Danny Burgess The Senate Judiciary Committee moved a bill January 24 to bring Florida in line with 46 other states when it comes to resolving guardianship jurisdictional disputes. SB 1032 by Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, would create the “Florida Guardianship Jurisdiction Act,” which is based on the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction […]