PETER’S ROCK AGAMA LIZARD The invasive Peter’s rock agama lizard population appears to be spreading in South Florida and could threaten local species as it feeds on insects, like butterflies, rather than just plants. The lizards are colorful and can grow to about a foot. In Florida, adult males have bold orange or red heads, Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
BALLOT ORDER A three judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that the courts are not able to rule on the constitutionality of a Florida law requiring the political party of the sitting governor to be listed first on all ballots. The panel saw it as a political, rather than Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence David Denkin was presented the Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady. Denkin has served as a Sarasota County judge since 2003. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Appointed to the Board of Governors of Citizens Property was Bo Rivard, Panama City. Rivard, a partner at Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
ATTORNEY RECIPROCITY The Florida Bar Board of Governors voted unanimously against a proposal to allow out-of-state attorney reciprocity. The proposal would have allowed non-Florida attorneys to become licensed within the State without having to take the state bar exam. Currently, about forty states have a process allowing admission to the bar by motion, rather than Read more about Issues of Interest[…]