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Board readies for July meeting in Coral Gables

The Board of Governors, prompted by a growing body of federal caselaw, will begin weighing policy changes that would restrict financial support for Florida Bar sections. At a July 19 meeting in Coral Gables, the board will consider, on first reading only, proposed changes to Standing Board Policy 5.56 (Section Administrative Support Policy, Section Management), […]

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Legal aid attorneys discuss challenges and benefits of remote proceedings

The Florida Supreme Court is a strong supporter of remote proceedings, but four years after COVID-19 spurred a Zoom revolution, availability remains inconsistent, legal aid attorneys say. In the latest edition of Legal Services Corporation’s national podcast, “Talk Justice,” two leading Florida legal aid attorneys and an Illinois counterpart discuss the availability, benefits, and limits […]

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Jamaal Jones chairs The Florida Bar Health Law Section

Jamaal Jones: “I am committed to advancing the interests of our members and addressing the evolving challenges we face as health law practitioners.” Jamaal R. Jones has become chair of The Florida Bar Health Law Section. “I am committed to advancing the interests of our members and addressing the evolving challenges we face as health […]

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