Florida courts can’t block workers shot on the job from receiving injury compensation, the state high court ruled Thursday. The justices rejected a call from Normandy Insurance Company to place heightened burdens on workers to prove that those who shoot …
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a legal battle over a neighborhood country club, ruling that the University Park Recreation District (UPRD) can legally issue $21 million in new bonds to upgrade its local recreational facilities. Justice …
As part of Miami-Dade County’s Celebrate 250, U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom, center top, was invited to preside over a naturalization ceremony in the historic Freedom Tower. The Freedom Tower, now part of Miami-Dade College, served as the refuge for …
OCALA, Fla. — The Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office has received 10 certificates for best practices from Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers. The certificates recognize compliance in areas including financial policies, procurement …
The Florida defense bar will find it easier to dismiss cases brought by plaintiffs lying about claims under an appellate review test backed by the state high court Thursday. Plaintiffs who commit “fraud on the court” can have their entire claims dismissed …
In a major ruling that settles a split across Florida’s legal landscape, the Florida Supreme Court decided Thursday that judges can award prejudgment interest to ensure the fair division of marital property during a divorce. The high court’s 4-1 decision …
The Florida Supreme Court just made it a little easier for workplace assault victims to claim workers’ compensation benefits, even if it can’t be proven that an attack was work-related. The high court on Thursday overturned a 2023 ruling from Florida’s 1st …
The Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is proud to announce that the office has once again been recognized by the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC), earning Recognition of Excellence in all 10 categories of the 2025– …
Amy J. Fanzlaw Amy J. Fanzlaw of Boca Raton has begun her term as chair of The Florida Bar's Elder Law Section, outlining plans to expand member engagement and provide robust continuing legal education while building on the section's longstanding …
Brian M. Malec The Florida Bar Tax Section Nominating Committee has nominated Brian M. Malec, a shareholder with Dean Mead in Orlando, to serve as the section's 2027–2028 chair-elect. Malec is Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates …
Tara Green Tara Green, Clay County circuit court clerk and comptroller, was installed as chair of the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation (CCOC) 2026-2027 executive council during its June 22 meeting, held in conjunction with the 2026 Florida Court …
By Westside Gazette Staff The Westside Gazette proudly congratulates Florida International University College of Law Assistant Dean Phyllis Williams Kotey on being sworn in as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, one of the legal profession’s highest …
Initially heralded by the Supreme Court as a “step forward in improving the justice system of this state,” Florida’s 44-year-old board certification program now claims 5,032 lawyers. The latest Board of Legal Specialization and Education report shows that …
The Florida Bar has renewed its relationship with M&T Bank, ensuring members will continue to receive free access to the Nota trust accounting platform, a cloud-based tool designed to help lawyers manage their trust accounts more efficiently and remain …
Assistant Public Defenders Cameron Costello, Narianna Kretschmer, Leyana Quintero, Natalie Temme, and Aaron Taylor received the 2026 Gideon’s Hope awards for their outstanding contributions to public criminal defense. The five were recognized for their …
Retired Broward County Judge Robert W. Lee, left, curated an exhibit of historical artifacts and 12 panels related to local judicial history displayed at History Fort Lauderdale's New River Inn museum throughout May. Above, he explains one of the …
July 7, 2026, 6:44 p.m. ET The Brevard County Commission honored the nonprofit Community Legal Services for 60 years of service. CLS provides free civil legal representation to low-income families and at-risk individuals in 12 Florida counties. CLS assists …
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday directing the County Attorney to seek a formal opinion from the Florida Attorney General on whether the Bay County Clerk of Court’s pre-audit authority …
July 6, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET The 10th Judicial Court in Polk County is adding a sixth division to handle family law cases. This new division was created to address population growth, particularly in the county's northeast region. The change aims to …
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