As a senior staff attorney with Bay Area Legal Services’ L. Dan Shear Children’s Law Center, and creator and legal director of the non-profit FosterPower, Taylor Sartor steers clear of lobbying. But if she had a magic wand, group care would be eliminated, no child would be removed from a home for behavioral issues — […]

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Leaders from voluntary bar associations across Tampa Bay gather for the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s “Bridging the Bay” summit on November 7. The event, co-chaired by Valeria Obi and Vivian Cortes Hodz, provided a forum for networking, collaboration, and sharing best practices among bar leaders. The Hillsborough County Bar Association convened more than 40 leaders […]

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Five South Florida rock bands made up of lawyers, judges, and professionals cranked up the volume recently, taking the stage to raise money and awareness for access to justice at Dade Legal Aid’s annual Battle of the Legal Bands. This year’s event raised over $40,000. The bands performing in the competition include Chillable Hours, LLP, The 540s, The Seacocks, […]

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Justice Charles Canady and Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz. Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz reflected on Justice Charles Canady’s departure to a group of visiting lawmakers on Tuesday, briefly interrupting a Supreme Court tour to pay tribute to his friend and mentor. “He’s truly a great Floridian, and I’m not exaggerating when I say that,” Muñiz told […]

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The Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission has extended the application deadline to fill a judicial opening until Wednesday, December 3, at 4 p.m. The commission will interview candidates on Wednesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 18, if  necessary. The JNC will release an additional notice following the close of the application period […]

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