Navigation Rep. Patt Maney Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 7021, a $50 million proposal that supporters say will bring landmark reforms to Florida’s Baker and Marchman acts. Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired judge from Shalimar and the chief sponsor, called the reforms “monumental,” in a statement.
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Annual Florida Bar Convention kicks off today in Orlando
Roland Sanchez-Medina The installation of Miami’s Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., as The Florida Bar’s 76th president and West Palm Beach’s Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes as president-elect will highlight the 2024 Annual Florida Bar Convention, which will be held in Orlando from June 19-22. The convention, which will include various committee meetings, training courses, symposiums, receptions, and competitions, […]
Dade Legal Aid — Put Something Back holds 14th Annual Getting a Head Start on Pro Bono for Summer Associates
Hogan Lovells recently hosted the 14th Annual Getting a Head Start on Pro Bono Reception for Summer Associates with Put Something Back and Dade Legal Aid. Hogan Lovells’ Alvin Lindsay and Darnesha Carter, Judge Bronwyn Miller of the Third District Court of Appeal, and Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen of the 11th Circuit spoke on the […]
Cooley Law School unveils new branding at launch party
Cooley Law School students enjoy festivities at the law school’s rebranding event at its Tampa Bay campus Cooley Law School recently unveiled their new branding with a social event at the law school’s Tampa Bay campus. The school’s new branding focuses on reintegrating Cooley’s mission and vision, along with the development of three pillars – […]
Governor makes two judicial appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments June 17. Chris Bufano of Bristol to serve as judge on the Liberty County Court Bufano has served as a deputy general counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement since 2022. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit. He earned his […]