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LSGM’s Cocktails Under the Stars shines in its fourth year, raising over $75,000 to support equal justice

Several host committee members of Cocktails Under the Stars pose with Legal Services CEO. In the top row from the left are Robert L. Parks, James Meyer, Steven Foldes, Alejandro Ruiz, Gabriel Sanchez, Daniela Sanchez, Gabriel Valdes, Schaefer Withers, Marcos Segrera, Manuel Garcia-Linares, Luis Salazar, Marcos Alvarez, and Luis E. Suarez. In the front from […]

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Supreme Court appoints three new members to Florida Board of Bar Examiners

The Florida Supreme Court has appointed three new members to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, the administrative agency responsible for supervising character and fitness investigations and administering the Florida bar exam. Brian M. Beason Brian Michael Beason of North Port was appointed to succeed Diana K. Bock of Odessa. His term runs through October […]

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Justice Canady ends 17-year tenure on Florida Supreme Court, looks to shape next generation at UF

Justice Charles T. Canady, who served on the Florida Supreme Court since 2008 and as chief justice three times, will step down to join the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education in 2026. Justice Charles T. Canady — often described as ethical, principled, and devoted to public service — announced late […]

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This week on Florida Bar News Briefs — ethics guidance, mentoring opportunities and new Bar Examiners leadership

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 Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee playing a critical role in guiding attorneys on the rules that govern the legal profession, helping ensure that lawyers uphold the highest standards of integrity, […]

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