Navigation Sen. Lori Berman A bill to clarify that the Kearney decision should not have Floridians inadvertently pledging protected assets like IRAs and retirement benefits as collateral has cleared a Senate committee. SB 406 is a priority of both the Business Law and the Real Property Probate and Trust Law sections. The measure cleared the Community […]
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Board Review Committee on Professional Ethics to review ads
The chair of the Board Review Committee on Professional Ethics wants the panel to review a law firm’s humorous TV ads, including one that depicts a certain Founding Father bragging about his settlement “Benjamins.” The Standing Committee on Advertising voted 6-2 in August to reverse a staff determination that the ads, which include an actor […]
David Glenn Budd — 1934-2021
David Glenn Budd May 19, 1934 – October 27, 2021 David G. Budd
Bill would provide subsidized veterinary care for retired law enforcement K-9s
A Senate panel passed a bipartisan measure that would reward retired police dogs with subsidized veterinary care. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 226 by Sen. Bobby Powell, D-West Palm Beach. A companion, HB 25 by Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven, has yet to receive a hearing. Powell […]
Bill would assist juveniles in expunging some criminal records
Sen. Keith Perry Juvenile suspects who complete diversion programs could expunge their criminal records, including nonforcible felonies, under a measure that is making its way through the Legislature. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 342 by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville. An identical measure, HB 195 by Rep. David […]