Navigation The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its May 10 meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. ABA House of Delegates: Two attorneys (one under 36 delegate) to serve two-year terms commencing August 2024, at the conclusion of […]
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House passes public records exemption to protect veterans and mental health patients in specialty courts
Rep. Patt Maney The Legislature is a step closer to signing off on a public records exemption that would protect veterans and mental health patients who are being treated in Florida’s specialty courts. With no discussion and no debate, the House on Thursday voted 117-0 to approve HB 715 by Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a […]
U.S. 11th Circuit calls for comments on proposed rule changes
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), notice and opportunity for comment is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The public comment period is from Wednesday, April 3, to Friday, May 3. A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained on and […]
March 1, 2024 Letters
Mentoring I agree that training and mentoring are vital to an inexperienced lawyer. The issue, however, is how that training and mentoring can be effectively provided. President-elect Designate Sia Baker-Barnes, as I did, had the advantage of working at a firm with experienced, capable lawyers. But that model is becoming an anachronism. More than 20% […]
Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases — 416.26 Affirmative Defense – Unilateral Mistake of Fact
Publication Notice 416.26 – Unilateral Mistake