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From Ft. Lauderdale to the world stage — Marvin Exantus wins Gladiator mock trial competition
Marvin Exantus Marvin Exantus, a student in the Ft. Lauderdale High School pre-law magnet program and a competitor on their mock trial team, recently won the Ninth Annual Gladiator International Mock Trial Competition in Atlanta. Exantus, a rising senior, was one of 60 students from across the country, including some from Canada, China, and Australia, […]
Ethics panel clarifies recusal standards for judges with previous prosecutorial roles
A judge must recuse from all cases involving defendants whom the judge previously prosecuted, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. “The test for the appearance of impropriety is whether the conduct would create in reasonable minds, with knowledge of all the relevant circumstances that a reasonable inquiry would disclose, a perception that the judge’s […]
Proposed Board of Governors action
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its September 20, 2024 Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
Insurance coverage law certification proposal pitched
Tampa insurance lawyer Debbie Crockett has good news for Florida consumers and colleagues who believe their years of experience in a complex practice area sets them apart. On August 12, the co-chair of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section’s Insurance and Surety Committee filed an application with the Bar to create an “insurance […]