April 20, 2024
Politics & Law
Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Bill Passes Second House Committee
HB 673, Gail's Law, by Representative Emily Slosberg passed out of the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee with unanimous, bipartisan support
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Published on 3/30/2021
Florida's top legislative issues in 2021
House Speaker Chris Sprowls, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Gov. Ron DeSantis have signaled that they will address the risk of flooding caused by sea-level rise.
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Published on 3/1/2021
Florida grapples with projected $2.75 billion deficit for 2021-22 fiscal year
At the end of January, Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a $96.6-billion budget — $4.3 billion over the current year.
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Published on 3/1/2021
Children's Trust tackling social issues, awards $1.6 million to 22 projects
In 2002, Miami-Dade County voters approved a referendum creating a special taxing district for the Children's Trust...
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Published on 3/1/2021
Cash Crunch: Lawmakers' challenge will be to balance the budget
COVID-related concerns will dominate the 2021 legislative session.
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Published on 3/1/2021
2020 Constitutional Amendments (4-6)
Florida voters will consider six amendments to the state constitution when they go to the polls next month. Each proposal requires at least 60% approval by voters.
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Published on 11/3/2020
2020 Constitutional Amendments (1-3)
Florida voters will consider six amendments to the state constitution when they go to the polls next month. Each proposal requires at least 60% approval by voters.
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Published on 11/3/2020
UNF Poll Finds Biden Leading in Florida Presidential Race
The PORL at the UNF released a new poll comprised of likely Florida voters showing former Vice President Joe Biden as the frontrunner in the ongoing presidential race.
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Published on 10/6/2020
Providing aid for lawyers with mental health issues
The Florida Bar's new president is focused on providing support for lawyers struggling with mental health issues.
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Published on 6/25/2020
COVID-19 may stall Florida Bar's push for a statewide business court system
In 2004, Judge Belvin Perry issued an order creating Florida's first business court in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court, which serves the Orlando area...
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Published on 6/25/2020
Coronavirus lawsuits in Florida
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered more than 80 federal and state lawsuits in Florida, and that's only the beginning.
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Published on 6/25/2020
Anthony Rickman
Anthony Rickman is a prominent criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor representing clients in Florida state and federal court.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Edgar Lopez
Edgar Lopez practices throughout Florida, including Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Laird A. Lile
Laird A. Lile was named a Top 10 Florida Super Lawyer in 2018 & 2019 and a Top 100 for 13 years.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Bruce Harris
Bruce Harris practices law exclusively in the areas of property rights and eminent domain.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Florida's Legal Leaders by Practice Area
Florida Trend's Legal Elite Honorees by Practice Area - 2020
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Published on 6/22/2020
Florida's Legal Leaders
Florida Trend's Legal Elite Honorees listed Alphabetically - 2020
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Published on 6/22/2020
Top 1.4% of Florida Lawyers Named to Legal Elite
Less than 2% of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear among the exclusive Florida Legal Elite.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Legal Elite Hall of Fame
The Legal Elite Hall of Fame is a distinguished group of attorneys who have consistently earned high rankings from their peers in the annual Legal Elite voting.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Legal Elite Up & Comers
These 112 attorneys garnered the most votes in a special category for attorneys under the age of 40 who have exhibited leadership in the law and in their community.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Legal Elite Government & Non-Profit Attorneys
The top vote getters among attorneys employed by municipal, county, state or regional government agencies and non-profit organizations.
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Published on 6/22/2020
Florida's Legal Leaders by Practice Area
Winners of Florida Trend's Legal Elite by Practice Area - 2019
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Published on 6/24/2019
Legal Elite Up & Comers
These 131 attorneys garnered the most votes in a special category for attorneys under the age of 40 who have exhibited leadership in the law and in their community.
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Published on 6/24/2019
