Navigation Rep. Mike Beltran Rep. Mike Beltran is urging fellow attorneys to lobby for a bill that would assign a law clerk to every Florida circuit judge. The Riverview Republican asks the audience of the latest ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale podcast, hosted by ABOTA Florida President Jeff Adelman, to “politely” ask their legislators to support HB 617.
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Michael T. Olexa and Christopher Hill win Florida Bar Journal writing award
Michael T. Olexa The Florida Bar Journal & News Editorial Board selected Michael T. Olexa and Christopher Hill as the recipients of the 2023 Florida Bar Journal Excellence in Writing Award for their article, “Harvesting the Sun: A Sustainable Approach for Florida’s Greenbelt Law,” which was originally published in the September/October 2023 issue. The article discusses legal […]
Judge Monique Richardson recognized for work with the Second Circuit Pro Bono Committee
Judge Monique Richardson Leon County Judge Monique Richardson was presented the 2023 Parks & Crump Thurgood Marshall Award on February 8 at the Tallahassee Bar Association Past Presidents’ Dinner. “The Parks & Crump Thurgood Marshall Award is given to a judge who has shown great leadership and judicial excellence, and provides justice and access to […]
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 April 1, 2024, a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The full text of the proposed amendments is below. Members who desire to comment on these proposed amendments may do so […]