Governor signs measure dealing with attorney fees in waterfront property challenges Sen. Jonathan Martin Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that sponsors say will shield waterfront property owners from meritless lawsuits. DeSantis late Thursday signed SB 702 by Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Ft. Myers attorney and former prosecutor. The House voted 115-0 on […]

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Kissimmee Auto Dealer Charged With 24 Counts Of Wire Fraud
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‘Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets and Liabilities’ bill become law Florida divorce proceedings will be more uniform under a measure, crafted with the help of the Family Law Section, that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed. DeSantis on June 13 signed HB 521, “Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets” by Republican Rep. Traci Koster, a marital and […]

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Governor signs measure to prioritize ‘supported decision-making’ when appointing guardians for people with developmental disabilities Elder Law Section Chair Victoria Heuler said the measure is designed to assist people who can live and work independently, but who may need someone to help them navigate some of life’s challenges Sen. Corey Simon People with developmental disabilities […]

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Lakeland Resident Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Charges
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Bill to enhance condo safety measures becomes law Sponsors said the measures build on reforms, including mandated structural inspections that were enacted after the Champlain Towers South collapse that killed 98 Surfside residents in 2021 Sen. Jennifer Bradley Condominium associations will have to be more accountable to residents under a measure, crafted with Real Property, […]

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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Fraud Involving Stolen Mail
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It’s all about Annual Convention on this week’s 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 installation of Miami’s Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., as The Florida Bar’s 76th president and West Palm Beach’s Rosalyn Sia […]

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Tampa Man Sentenced To More Than 4 Years For Possession Of Firearm As A Convicted Felon
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Cooley Law School unveils new branding at launch party Cooley Law School students enjoy festivities at the law school’s rebranding event at its Tampa Bay campus Cooley Law School recently unveiled their new branding with a social event at the law school’s Tampa Bay campus. The school’s new branding focuses on reintegrating Cooley’s mission and […]

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