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Jacksonville University College of Law receives ABA provisional accreditation
Jacksonville University College of Law has achieved ABA provisional accreditation. The law school’s third entering class will begin their studies this August, as the college of law moves to its permanent location at 121 W. Forsyth St. in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. The school signed a long-term lease on the 50,000-square-foot-space earlier this year, […]
FSU College of Law hosts renowned ambassador for lecture on international human rights
Ambassador David Scheffer gave the second annual D’Alemberte & Palmer Lecture in International Human Rights on February 29. He said that while the “thirst for justice” is being met in many conflict areas across the globe that “there are gaps to fill, and many challenges to face in the years ahead. The world remains exceptionally […]
Measure to assist victims of domestic violence obtain protective orders poised for passage
Rep. Alina Garcia The Legislature is expected to sign off today on a measure that would make it easier for domestic violence victims to seek a protective order. Without discussion or debate, the House voted 110-0 on Friday to approve HB 761 by Rep. Alina Garcia, R-Miami. Another Miami Republican, Sen. Alexis Calatayud, is sponsoring […]
Governor signs bill expanding exceptions to grand jury secrecy
Gov. Ron DeSantis Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bipartisan measure that expands a “furthering of justice” exception to grand jury secrecy. “The public deserves to know who participated in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement released after the bill signing. “Nobody should be protected from facing justice due […]