Navigation The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A divided House panel approving the “Litigation Investment Safeguards and Transparency Act,” or “LISTA.” A Senate panel agreeing to cap noneconomic damages in medical negligence claims despite hours of testimony by […]
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Former Florida Bar President James C. Rinaman, Jr., dies
James C. Rinaman, Jr. Community leader, military officer, and former Florida Bar President James C. Rinaman, Jr., passed away January 26 in Jacksonville surrounded by his family. Rinaman, who served as Bar president in 1982, was 88.
Supreme Court-mandated professionalism CLE now available on the Member Portal
A new, Supreme Court-mandated professionalism CLE featuring a varied group of experts is now available for free on The Florida Bar website. The new mandatory professionalism course coincides with a reduction in the hours Florida lawyers must earn every three-year reporting cycle, from 33 to 30, that the court recently ordered, restoring the initial requirement […]
ADR Section to host second virtual Arbitration Advocacy Institute February 19
Meah Tell The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section’s Arbitration Advocacy Institute, a one-day, virtual workshop for attorney-arbitrators, will provide coaching on mechanics, technology, ethics, and awards to help Florida lawyers boost their arbitration advocacy skills and develop proficiency in this rapidly evolving practice area. The virtual event is scheduled for Monday, February 19, from […]
Bill to simplify obtaining protective orders moves in the House
Rep. Alina Garcia A House panel has approved a measure that would make it easier for domestic violence victims to obtain a protective order. The Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 16-0 on Thursday to approve HB 761 by Rep. Alina Garcia, R-Miami.