Warning signs of mental Illness A study of mental-health issues among U.S. lawyers released last year found that 20.6% of those surveyed were heavy drinkers and 28% experienced symptoms of depression, compared with 8% or less for the general population for both issues Research shows that lawyers face higher rates of substance abuse, depression, and […]

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2023-24 Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers President and Suwannee County Clerk Barry Baker, right, presents Jefferson County Clerk Jason Welty with the 2023-24 FCCC Clerk of the Year Award. Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) has awarded the 2023-2024 Clerk of the Year Award to Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jason […]

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Clay County Convicted Felon Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Federal Prison On Drug And Firearm Charges
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Roberto Pardo takes office as FFLA’s president Roberto Pardo Miami lawyer Roberto R. Pardo took office July 1, 2024, as president of FFLA, a statewide charitable organization whose mission is to increase access to the justice system for people of limited means by funding legal services, developing innovative tools and programs, and supporting legal aid providers […]

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St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Entice A 14-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity
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Fred Karlinsky elected president of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Fred Karlinsky Fred Karlinsky of Ft. Lauderdale was elected president of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society during the organization’s board meeting at the Annual Florida Bar Convention on June 20. Karlinsky has served on the Historical Society’s board since 2021. A shareholder in […]

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Tampa Man Who Was A Fugitive For Nearly 15 Years Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Possess With Intent To Distribute Over 100 Kilograms Of Marijuana
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Governors appoints Kansas Gooden to the Third DCA Gov. Ron DeSantis June 28 appointed Kansas Gooden of Pinecrest to the Third District Court of Appeal Gooden is a shareholder and the appellate practice group leader at Boyd & Jenerette. She has worked at the firm since 2009. Gooden is board certified in appellate practice and has […]

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Public records exemptions for county and city attorneys and clerk employees bills become law County and city attorneys and their deputies, and circuit court clerks, their deputies, and court clerk “personnel,” will receive additional protection from death threats and stalking under bills Gov. Ron DeSantis signed late Thursday. DeSantis on June 13 signed HB 103, […]

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Ohio Man Pleads To Illegally Purchasing Firearms In Tampa And Transferring Them To Juveniles
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