Navigation A handful of Florida lawyers were among the top contributors in 2023 to the ABA’s “Free Legal Answers” online clinic. “ABA Free Legal Answers has become a vital link to civil legal aid for those in need,” ABA President Mary Smith said in a statement. “The program exemplifies a commitment to access to justice, with […]
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A mindful look at pain and suffering
In mindfulness circles the language of the law slips in when the topics of resilience, decision-making, and well-being are discussed. When our mindfulness is strong, we see things more clearly. As a result, we are less likely to make assumptions, become lost in thought, catastrophize, ruminate, or caught in the tangle of bias. We are […]
A judge need not automatically recuse from all cases involving the Office of the Public Defender if an assistant PD files to run against the judge
Sitting judges challenged by an assistant public defender do not have to automatically recuse themselves from cases in which other assistant public defenders from the same office appear before them, according to the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. Acting March 11 in Opinion Number: 2024-02, the committee responded to a question from a […]
Survey: Nearly all judges believe the public’s respect for judges has fallen
In what may reflect a devastating blow to the morale of the judiciary, nine out of 10 judges believe the public’s esteem for judges has fallen, according to an informal survey by The National Judicial College (NJC). Each month, the NJC emails its 12,000+ alumni an informal, non-scientific one-question survey. February’s question asked: “Do you […]
YLD recognizes 36 young lawyers for professionalism excellence
The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division recently recognized 36 young lawyers for exemplifying “the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, whose character and integrity remain unwavering even in the most trying times, and whose dedication to raising the bar in the legal profession is unmatched” with its new 36 Under 36 Professionalism Awards. Chair Haley […]