Navigation Rep. Jessica Baker Defendants who represent themselves would be required to use a standby attorney to question vulnerable victims and witnesses, under a proposal by a Jacksonville lawmaker. Republican Rep. Jessica Baker, an assistant state attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, filed HB 507 on November 20.
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Applicants sought for Florida Board of Bar Examiners attorney vacancies
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Nominations will be made during the Board of Governors’ May 15 meeting. Lawyer applicants must be active members of The Florida Bar, for at least 5 years and be in good standing. Florida Board of […]
JNC certifies six nominees to fill Florida Supreme Court vacancy
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission has certified to Gov. Ron DeSantis the following nominees to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the resignation of Justice Charles Canady: Roger Gannam John Guard
AI ‘Bill of Rights,’ new bond schedule, and cybersecurity tips on this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs
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 Volusia County lawmaker proposing a sweeping “AI Bill of Rights” that would protect consumers and parents, and give Floridians the right to sue for unauthorized use of their name, image, […]
Bill to align veterans treatment courts with other specialty courts heads to House floor
Rep. Patt Maney A bill that would make veterans treatment courts operate more like other specialty courts in Florida is ready for the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee voted 14-0 in December to approve HB 199 by Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired Okaloosa judge.