Navigation Speaker Paul Renner Florida Senate President Paul Renner says his chamber will not pursue judicial circuit consolidations this coming legislative session. After the Florida Supreme Court released its December 21 ruling, In Re: Judicial Circuit Assessment, No. SC2023-1708, recommending that the Legislature not consolidate judicial circuits, Renner’s office released this statement:
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Measure aims to provide mental health support for defendants
Rep. Dan Daley Democratic Rep. Dan Daley, a Broward County prosecutor and South Florida lawyer/lawmaker, wants to reform the way courts address defendants with mental health issues. Daley and Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boca Raton, filed HB 915/SB 960, respectively. They have yet to be referred to committees.
FFLA, formerly known as The Florida Bar Foundation, seeks Medal of Honor Award nominees
FFLA is accepting nominations for its 2024 Medal of Honor Awards until February 15. The Medal of Honor Award is given in two categories. The first is for members of The Florida Bar, including practicing lawyers, judges, or teachers in the legal field. The second category is for non-lawyers, including lawyers who are not currently […]
FFLA, formerly known as The Florida Bar Foundation, seeks director applicants
FFLA is seeking applicants for seats on its board of directors for terms starting on July 1 under the Florida Supreme Court-approved governance plan. The plan calls for 18 members of FFLA’s board to be selected in equal portions by the Florida Supreme Court, The Florida Bar Board of Governors, and the FFLA board. Six […]
It’s a new year and a new Florida Bar News Briefs is available
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: Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes already starting to prepare for a historic leadership position as the first Black woman president of the Florida Bar in 2025. A South Florida lawmaker whose is also […]