Supreme Court clarifies ‘surviving spouse’ standard in wrongful death cases “We reject the respondent’s argument that, in these circumstances, the common law ‘marriage before injury’ rule bars recovery” A Florida woman who married a Navy veteran four months before he died of mesothelioma is a “surviving spouse” entitled to recover damages, the Florida Supreme Court […]

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Brevard County Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
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Jason Blank to lead FACDL, seeks greater Florida Bar involvement Jason Blank: “We’re doing something a little different this year. We are pushing to get more members involved with the Bar.” The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers bills itself as “the only statewide organization in Florida dedicated solely to the criminal defense attorney.” That […]

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Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section takes issue with proposed anti-money laundering reporting requirements ‘I would say that I have a significant concern that FinCEN will move forward with a final rule that continues to have a wide-ranging impact on everyday transfers’ Melissa Jay Murphy The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section is […]

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Cooley Law’s Howard Soifer Lecture Series to feature Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Defensive Lineman William Gholston and Running Back Rachaad White will speak at May 21 event William Gholston Cooley Law School will host Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman William Gholston and running back Rachaad White during the 13th annual Howard Soifer Memorial Lecture in […]

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Maryland Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison After Travelling To Florida To Attempt To Meet A Minor For Sexual Activity
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DeSantis signs legislation creating nine new judgeships Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 16 signed legislation (HB 5401) creating nine new judicial positions. The Supreme Court issued Order No. SC2023-1586 on November 30, 2023, certifying the need for one additional circuit court judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit, and five county judges — three in Orange County and […]

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Tampa Man Guilty Of Wire Fraud, Money Laundering In Misuse Of $500,000 COVID-19 Small Business Loan
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The latest from Florida Bar News Briefs The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section raising concerns about the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed new anti-money laundering reporting requirements. Gov. Ron DeSantis […]

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New Maccabee Bar Association aims to educate and unify Two years ago, while pondering his long affiliation with voluntary bar groups, Orlando lawyer Gary Salzman wondered why there wasn’t a vehicle for Jewish lawyers to celebrate their heritage, educate the public, and promote good works. Last summer, the 1988 University of Miami Law graduate joined […]

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