Navigation As The Florida Bar begins a new year, a review of its accomplishments over the past fiscal year highlights significant strides in member engagement, professional development, and legal regulation. With over 112,000 members and notable increases in digital reach and continuing legal education market share, the Bar is making substantial progress in enhancing its services […]
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Judicial ethics panel advises against judge’s attendance at spouse’s political watch party
A judge who is not currently running for election or retention may not attend a victory/watch party for the judge’s spouse who is running for a partisan position as a school superintendent, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The judge’s spouse anticipates scheduling what is known as a “watch party,” likely in a local […]
Florida workgroup invites input on streamlining uncontested probate proceedings
Recognizing the unique and multidisciplinary nature of estate administration, the Workgroup on Uncontested Probate Proceedings is hosting a public meeting September 11 to obtain feedback from probate practitioners and interest groups. The Judicial Management Council’s Workgroup on Uncontested Probate Proceedings, chaired by 20th Circuit Judge Michael T. McHugh and directed by AOSC24-20, is charged with: […]
Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee weighs in on judicial assistants running for office
Can a judge continue to employ a judicial assistant who has qualified to run for public office? Yes, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, as long as the judge avoids participating in any aspect of their JA’s campaign for a non-partisan public office and enforces strict office rules of no campaign-related work, calls, or […]
Florida Supreme Court tightens Bar rules: No fictitious names for attorneys
Using a fictitious name as your official Bar name? It’s time to change it. Earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court amended Bar Rule 1-3.3, which requires each member of The Florida Bar designate an official Bar name, mailing address, business telephone number, and business email address. The court amended the rule to include, “The […]