More Exciting Announcements . . . . 2 Great Ways to Participate “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn Greetings Everyone: Cold temperatures in South Florida this morning have everyone scrambling for their favorite jackets and sweaters. It’s a nice change, but many South Florida residents prefer…
A proposal to provide subsidized veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs is now moving in the Florida House. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee voted 14-0 on January 18 to approve HB 25 by Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven. “Law enforcement dogs receive extensive training and may serve in a law enforcement role for…
Over the objection of Democrats, unions, civil rights and environmental groups, a House panel has endorsed a proposal to limit the scope of citizen initiatives. The Public Integrity and Elections Committee voted 11-5 on January 18 to approve HJR 1127 by Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Valrico. A companion, SJR 1412 by Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Lake Mary, has yet…
“Such attorneys have received death threats and emails from disgruntled persons. Other incidents have included the stalking of such attorneys and their spouses and children.” Sen. Danny Burgess Citing a rash of death threats, the Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a proposal to shield the personal identifying information of current and former city and…
Rep. Lawrence McClure Over the strong objection of cities and counties, a House panel has approved a measure that would give businesses a right to sue when a local ordinance hurts their bottom line. The Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee voted 12-3 on January 13 to approve HB 569 by Rep. Lawrence McClure, R-Plant City. “It’s…
Sen. Lauren Book Florida would create an “Office of Child Representation” to provide attorneys for abused, abandoned, or neglected children under a measure that is moving through the Florida Senate. The Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee voted 7-0 on January 11 to approve SB 948 by Senate Democratic Leader Lauren…
Sen. Jason Brodeur The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a measure that would make it easier to charge drug dealers with first-degree murder when their customers die of an overdose. Over the objection of some Democrats, the committee voted 7-3 on January 10 to approve SB 190 by Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Lake Mary. The measure merely…
Several bills take effect January 1, 2022, including a measure dealing with online notarization, and another that targets the publication of legal notices. The Senate voted unanimously April 8 to give final approval to HB 121, “Notaries Public,” by Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Orange Park. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it June 21. Known in legislative parlance…
LegalFuel — The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar, has resources available on its website to help lawyers recognize and avoid becoming victims of scams Spoofing and phishing. It’s an old play for those who would separate lawyers from their money. But those who ply this fraudulent trade are always working to up their…
The Advocates Board Room Greetings Everyone: FLN is very happy to report that the initial response to the Advocates Board Room has been very well received, and we already have a great group of law firm owners that are ready and committed to attending and masterminding with fellow law firm owners at the Waldorf…
