Navigation Two years ago, while pondering his long affiliation with voluntary bar groups, Orlando lawyer Gary Salzman wondered why there wasn’t a vehicle for Jewish lawyers to celebrate their heritage, educate the public, and promote good works. Last summer, the 1988 University of Miami Law graduate joined a handful of colleagues to launch the Maccabee Bar […]
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The latest from Florida Bar News Briefs
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 Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section raising concerns about the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed new anti-money laundering reporting requirements. Gov. Ron DeSantis signing legislation last week creating nine new […]
DeSantis signs legislation creating nine new judgeships
Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 16 signed legislation (HB 5401) creating nine new judicial positions. The Supreme Court issued Order No. SC2023-1586 on November 30, 2023, certifying the need for one additional circuit court judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit, and five county judges — three in Orange County and two in Hillsborough County. Lawmakers matched the […]
Cooley Law’s Howard Soifer Lecture Series to feature Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
William Gholston Cooley Law School will host Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman William Gholston and running back Rachaad White during the 13th annual Howard Soifer Memorial Lecture in Sports and Entertainment Law at its Tampa Bay campus on May 21. The free event will take place from 12:30-2p.m.; guests are encouraged to register at cooley.edu/events.
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section takes issue with proposed anti-money laundering reporting requirements
Melissa Jay Murphy The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section is raising concerns about the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed new anti-money laundering reporting requirements for “non-financed” real estate transfers. “Money laundering is a real problem,” acknowledges Orlando attorney and former RPPTL Chair Melissa Jay Murphy. But “the proposed rule casts a very, very wide […]