Navigation The Florida delegation representing the Florida LSC programs: Bay Area Legal Services, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Community Legal Services, Three Rivers Legal Services, Legal Services of North Florida, and Florida Rural Legal Services. For five decades, Legal Services Corporation (LSC), has been a beacon of hope, […]
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Supreme Court advances remote technology use in routine criminal proceedings
The Supreme Court adopted a rule amendment that promotes greater use of remote technology in routine criminal proceedings. Acting May 9 in Case No. SC2023-0803, newly amended Rule 3.116 preserves the general authorization to use communication technology for pretrial conferences, while at the same time requiring a judge to grant a motion to use such […]
Now is a good time to pay your annual Bar fees
The Bar’s annual fee season is underway with the traditional first option of paying online by signing into the Member Portal at member.floridabar.org and clicking the “Pay My Fees” button. This may be paid via credit card or e-check. It is the quickest and easiest way to pay your annual fees, elect voluntary section memberships, and stay […]
Florida Bar rules proposals
The Board of Governors of The Florida Bar gives notice of filing with the Supreme Court of Florida, on or about July 1, 2024, a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The full text of the proposed amendments are below and may be requested by contacting Kelly N. Smith at KSmith@floridabar.org. Members […]
Want to become internationally certified in data privacy? Here’s your chance
Data Breach/Barbara Kelley Florida lawyers seeking to fortify their expertise in data privacy still have a golden opportunity to enroll in an immersive, two-day training seminar, culminating in international certification. Led by Bob Siegel, president and founder of Privacy Ref, the in-person “US Private Sector Privacy Training (IAPP)” promises a comprehensive dive into U.S. data […]