Three Middle District of Florida Prosecutors Honored
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After Ian, Ft. Myers free legal clinic to focus on post-disaster insurance claims, contractor fraud Lee County Legal Aid Society teams with AARP for sessions open to those ages 50 and older A Ft. Myers-based legal nonprofit is again hosting a free clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice. Law at […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Alyssa Avery (32, Green Cove Springs) to six years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine base, and cocaine. Avery entered a guilty plea on October 19, 2023. According to court documents, on January 30, 2023, deputies with […]

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ABOTA Tallahassee Chapter President Jim Floyd, ABOTA Tallahassee Executive Director Vickie Bramblett, and Second Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen S. Everett. At the Winter Tallahassee ABOTA meeting on January 20,  Tallahassee Chapter President Jim Floyd presented the annual 2023 ABOTA Trial Jurist of the Year award to Second Circuit Judge Judge Stephen S. Everett. “Judge Everett […]

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Senate Judiciary moves bill to end some med mal suit immunity It also revises the limits on noneconomic damages for personal injury or wrongful death arising from medical negligence Sen. Clay Yarborough A Senate panel has agreed to cap noneconomic damages in medical negligence claims despite hours of testimony by victims and grieving survivors. The […]

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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results of the Middle District of Florida’s efforts to combat the disturbing spike in threats against public officials, religious institutions, and individuals in our community, as well as crimes motivated by hate-based ideologies. Over approximately the past year and half, federal prosecutors across the […]

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Florida lawyers have answered more than 24,000 civil legal questions since 2017 as part of the Florida Free Legal Answers program These volunteers have answered 75% of questions posted by income-eligible residents Florida attorneys volunteering free counsel through the American Bar Association’s virtual clinic, Free Legal Answers, have answered 24,009 civil legal questions since 2017. […]

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Orlando, FL – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Desha Cooper (32, Ocoee) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. Cooper entered a guilty plea on October 24, 2023. According to court records, on the night of February 3, 2023, an officer […]

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Senate Banking and Insurance Committee moves IOTA bill Sen. Erin Grall Legislation that would have the state’s chief financial officer set the rates paid on the lawyer IOTA accounts, instead of a recently enacted Florida Supreme Court rule requiring lawyers to keep their trust accounts in institutions that tie interest rates for IOTA accounts to […]

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House Civil Justice Subcommittee clears bill to curb ‘foreign influence’ in litigation financing Rep. Tommy Gregory Heeding warnings about foreign influence over Florida’s judicial system, a House panel on Thursday approved the “Litigation Investment Safeguards and Transparency Act.” The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 10-7 to approve HB 1179 by House Judiciary Chair Tommy Gregory, […]

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