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: House Speaker Paul Renner announcing he does not intend to pursue consolidating any of Florida’s judicial circuits this session. A measure to reform the way courts address defendants with mental health […]
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Governor makes a 19th Circuit judicial appointment
Gov. Ron DeSantis January 5 appointed Brennan Keeler of Hobe Sound to serve as judge on the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Keeler has served as legal counsel for the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association since 2016. Previously, he served as an assistant county attorney for the Martin County Attorney’s Office. He earned his bachelor’s degree […]
Measure to excuse new mothers from jury duty clears House Judiciary
Rep. Amesty The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a measure that would exempt new mothers from jury duty up to six months after giving birth. The committee voted 21-0 on January 8 to approve HB 461 by Rep. Carolina Amesty, R-Orlando. It moves next to the House floor.
Sylvia Walbolt to be honored during ‘A Supreme Evening 2024’
Sylvia Walbolt The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society will honor Sylvia Walbolt with the Susan Rosenblatt Lifetime Achievement Award during its January 18 annual dinner, A Supreme Evening 2024, in Tallahassee. Walbolt, a shareholder at Carlton Fields, is known for her extensive experience in civil appeals and her dedication to pro bono service.
Board to review proposal to streamline the civil litigation system
When it meets January 19 in Tallahassee, the Board of Governors will review the first phase of a proposal to streamline Florida’s civil litigation system, consider another proposal to award CLE credit for pro bono service, and receive an update from the Special Committee on AI Tools & Resources. Topping the agenda are scheduled remarks […]