Navigation Better data collection about guardianships in Florida and better information for the public about guardianships and alternatives are among the final recommendations of the Guardianship Improvement Task Force. The task force, created by the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, at its final meeting on September 23 also called for a closer look at how hospitals […]
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Committee seeks more time to develop rule to deal with lawyers charged with felonies
Robin Bresky The Disciplinary Procedure Committee wants the Bar to ask the Supreme Court for more time to develop a proposed rule for temporarily suspending lawyers who face felony charges. “We’re trying to get to a better place,” Committee Chair Robin Bresky said at a September 23 meeting.
Governor makes two judicial nominating commission appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently made two judicial nominating commission appointments. Chad Mizelle to serve as commissioner on the 13th Circuit JNC Chad Mizelle of Tampa serves as of counsel to the international law firm Jones Day. He previously served as acting general counsel to the Department of Homeland Security and held senior legal positions at […]
Reporters’ Workshop session covers access to judicial records
The Florida Bar Media & Communications Law Committee and the Florida Supreme Court present a free Reporters’ Workshop about access to judicial records and the courts. The remote workshop session is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, September 30 Registration is required. Do so before the event here.
University of Florida honors integration pioneers Hawkins, Starke, Allen, and Mickle with historical marker
The University of Florida unveiled on Wednesday [September 15] a historical marker honoring the integration pioneers who led the charge to desegregate the institution. The marker honors the efforts of Virgil Hawkins, one of six African-Americans who sued the university after being denied admission in 1949 solely based on their race. Other pioneers recognized on […]