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Justice Canady ends 17-year tenure on Florida Supreme Court, looks to shape next generation at UF

Justice Charles T. Canady, who served on the Florida Supreme Court since 2008 and as chief justice three times, will step down to join the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education in 2026. Justice Charles T. Canady — often described as ethical, principled, and devoted to public service — announced late […]

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This week on Florida Bar News Briefs — ethics guidance, mentoring opportunities and new Bar Examiners leadership

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee playing a critical role in guiding attorneys on the rules that govern the legal profession, helping ensure that lawyers uphold the highest standards of integrity, […]

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Florida lawyers targeted by new wave of cashier’s check fraud

A recurring scam involving fraudulent cashier’s checks is making the rounds, again. Attorneys report receiving settlement or contract-related checks from purported clients who have not paid retainers and have no prior contact with the represented company. One recent incident involved a lawyer contacted by a “client” claiming he was owed $650,000 from U.S. Energy. After […]

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JNC nominates candidates to fill 20th Circuit and Charlotte County judicial vacancies

The 2oth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent 11 names to the governor to fill circuit court and county court vacancies as a result of the resignation of Circuit Court Judge Mary Evans and the retirement of Charlotte County Court Judge John Burns. The commission conducted interviews with 10 applicants for county court opening […]

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