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Dynamic Duo: Stephanie Lieb & Paul Singerman Talk about a power team! Stephanie and Paul orchestrated an incredible “View from the Bench” seminar across two cities in just two days. Miami photos |  Tampa photos Tampa Judicial Panel Honorable Caryl E. Delano Honorable Karen K. Specie Honorable Erik P. Kimball Honorable Catherine Peek McEwen Honorable...Read More

By Manuel Farach Week ending November 30, 2024 City of Gulf Breeze v. Brown, Case No. SC2022-0741 (Fla. 2024). https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/content/download/2444075/opinion/Opinion_SC2022- 0741.pdf A municipality’s management agreement for a golf course permitted the municipality to retain extensive control of the property and operations and thus satisfied the requirement of Article VII, Section 3(a) of the Florida Constitution...Read More

Dear Colleagues, We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bankruptcy Judge A. Jay Cristol, who recently turned 95 years old. Judge Cristol remains a giant in our legal community. He touched the hearts of so many people. He will be missed deeply. We do not have information regarding a memorial service but will be sure to...Read More

Week ending October 26, 2024 Evans v. Gulf Landings Association, Inc., Case No. 2D2022-3709 (Fla. 2d DCA 2024). (https://2dca.flcourts.gov/content/download/2442488/opinion/Opinion_2022-3709.pdf) A previous case must have been fully litigated and have concluded in a final judgment for the doctrine of law of the case to apply. City National Bank of Florida v. Signature Land, Inc., Case No....Read More

As we begin clean up from Hurricane Milton, the Executive Committee hopes you and your families are safe. Click on the links below for resources to consider, should you need it. FEMA Hotline: Florida lawyers can volunteer for the YLD Disaster Services Hotline to help return calls to YLD’s 866-550-2929 hotline or at FEMA centers. Learn more...Read More