Navigation Florida Bar members are reporting a new round of fraudulent emails that falsely appear to come from Executive Director Joshua E. Doyle and other senior Bar staff. The scam emails reference a vague “matter” involving the recipient’s firm and ask members to confirm a phone number or other personal information. They often use a sender […]
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More judges? More rule changes? More access to justice. Get up to speed in just a few minutes with this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs podcast.
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 Supreme Court once again asking lawmakers to add more trial judges. This year, the justices are certifying the need for 13 new circuit court judgeships and 12 for county […]
Jaguars CLO shares how civility helps build deals
Megha Parekh Jacksonville Jaguars Chief Legal Officer Megha Parekh says civility isn’t just good manners, it’s smart business. In the latest episode of The Florida Bar’s On Civility podcast, Parekh discusses how collaboration and respect drive successful deal-making in the high-stakes world of professional sports. Parekh joined the Jaguars’ front office in 2013 and was […]
A Supreme Evening 2026: Honoring America’s Semiquincentennial from a Historical Perspective
Dr. Allen Guelzo With the nation preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society is inviting Florida Bar members to join justices, judges, and colleagues from across the state for A Supreme Evening 2026 on January 22 in Tallahassee. The premier judicial gathering of the New […]
Measures seek annual ‘report cards’ for Florida judges
Rep. Nathan Boyles Florida trial judges would receive annual report cards that include caseloads and clearance rates under bills that have been filed for the January session. Republican Rep. Nathan Boyles, an attorney and business owner from Baker, is sponsoring HB 421, the “Judicial Efficiency and Transparency” or “JET” act.