Navigation Should a judge participate in a local professionalism panel’s informal, “peer-to-peer mentoring?” Should LPPs accept referrals from federal courts? How should they maintain records of a confidential process? Those are just some questions that the chairs of Florida’s 20 local professionalism panels, or their designees, discussed Monday in a first statewide mandatory meeting. “Right now, […]
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Cuban American Bar Association hosts annual fundraiser to benefit CABA Pro Bono Legal Services
Yamile Tamargo, Roberto “Bob” Pardo, Nelson Hincapie, Jaiver Ley-Soto, Lesley Mendoza The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) hosted its annual Art in the Tropics: ¡Azúcar! AIT 2024 fundraiser at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora on 1200 Coral Way. More than 250 guests enjoyed entertainment by Lisett Morales, known as la Mulata del Sabor! […]
‘Insurance Coverage Law’ certification takes another step forward
The Board of Legal Specialization and Education is poised to grant final approval of a proposed new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification program, after sponsors agreed to make final revisions. “The BLSE approved the new certification area in concept, but the standards need additional work to comply with Rule 6-3,” according to a staff report […]
Judges may create nonprofits devoted to the improvement of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice
Can a judge create a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice and serve as a board member of that organization? Yes, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, as long as the organization is non-partisan. But there are, however, limitations. The ethics panel acted […]
Make time for Florida Bar News Briefs
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: Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez laying out reforms to improve the efficiency and transparency of the legislative process. Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., opening up about the pressures attorneys face in […]