Navigation Veteran Board of Governors members Lorna E. Brown-Burton and F. Scott Westheimer have qualified as candidates for Florida Bar president-elect in the 2022 election cycle. Qualifying closed December 15. Ballots will be mailed on or before March 1 by the Bar’s election company and as in past years, members will have the option of voting […]
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Florida Courts E-Filing Authority launches updated website with new branding
The Florida Courts E-Filing Authority launched an updated website which includes new branding. The new website, available at www.MyFLCourtAccess.com, incorporates the new branding into a modern web layout with a renewed emphasis on user experience. The site will continue to house the E-Filing Authority’s public documents, including meeting information, annual reports, and governing documents. With […]
Measure would allow state attorneys to bering motions to vacate based on evidence of innocence
Sen. Aaron Bean Newly filed bills would allow prosecutors to file a motion to vacate a judgment when they believe a defendant has been wrongfully convicted. Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Jacksonville, filed SB 1200 on December 8. Rep. Mike Gottlieb, D-Sunrise and an attorney, filed a companion, HB 653, on September 17.
Tallahassee Bar Association honors Imhof and Smith
At a recent joint Holiday and Judicial Reception, the Tallahassee Bar Association presented its Lifetime Professionalism Award to Patrick “Booter” Imhof, and the Florida Government Bar Association presented its Government Attorney of the Year Award to the late Chesterfield Smith, Jr. Before his death on September 25, 2021, Smith served as associate deputy attorney general. […]
Pangallo petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, John Pangallo has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for reinstatement to The Florida Bar. By order of the Supreme Court, Pangallo was suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years, effective May 25, 2017, for violation of the following Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: Rule 4-1.15 […]