Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis on September 13 announced two judicial appointments to the Hillsborough County Court. Jeremy Griner of Plant City to serve as judge on the Hillsborough County Court Griner has worked as the solo practitioner at Jeremy R. Griner, P.A., since 2016. Previously, he was a senior associate at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman. […]
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FACDL ready to help if tweeks to new statewide bond schedule are needed
Florida’s criminal defense lawyers say they are willing to work with prosecutors and police to address concerns about a new statewide bond schedule that has contributed to jail overcrowding and delays in releasing suspects. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gaultieri told local news organizations that HB 1627 – a 2023 measure that required a uniform bond […]
ABA survey reveals awareness of effects of law student debt, recommends solutions
A new student debt study conducted by the ABA Young Lawyers Division offers new insights regarding young lawyers’ experiences with the COVID-19 student loan repayment pause, their plans in the event of loan forgiveness, their satisfaction with loan servicers, and their mindsets regarding work-life balance. ABA student debt surveys in 2020 and 2021 showed that […]
CABA raises money for legal aid at a Miami Marlins’ game
Jake Amster, from the left, Ramon Silverio, Lesley Mendoza, Billy the Marlin, Emily Balter, Daniel Buigas, Michael Fernandez, Zeke Amster, and Matthew Amster attend CABA’s Sixth Night with the Miami Marlins. Matthew Amster threw out the first pitch. The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its Sixth Night with the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot […]
Webinars set to learn more about member benefit vLex Fastcase
Fastcase, the legal research platform available to Florida Bar members as a member benefit, has been upgraded to vLex Fastcase, a new legal intelligence and research platform. vLex Fastcase includes everything members are used to, plus new features to enhance productivity and provide users with greater insights into legal matters. Since 2005, Fastcase’s legal research […]