Navigation Roger D. Futerman: ‘Board certification creates a rebuttable presumption of expertise and excellence. The requirements to become and remain board certified make for good standard practices.’ Would you have major surgery from a non-board certified surgeon? Most people would answer no. However, if you ask members of the public if they would feel comfortable having […]
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Supreme Court amends criminal rule to limit child victim depositions
The Florida Supreme Court has revised a criminal procedure rule after lawmakers agreed to limit the depositions of child victims of alleged sexual offenses. Acting on its own motion September 4, the Supreme Court adopted amendments to Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220 (Discovery). The revisions follow the Legislature’s near unanimous approval of HB 667 by […]
AI drafts, inventory attorneys, and state court confidence on 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: Clients creating serious risks for their attorneys by using AI to draft legal documents. The Florida Supreme Court requiring all Bar members to designate an “inventory attorney.” Click Here To Read […]
13th Circuit JNC releases names of those applying for judgeships
As a result of the two county court vacancies created by the appointments of Judge Richard Martin and Judge Jeffrey Rich to the circuit court bench and the one circuit court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Nancy Jacons in the 13th Judicial Circuit, Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating […]
There is still time to make 2026 Pro Bono Service Awards nominations
The Florida Bar is still accepting nominations for its 2026 Pro Bono Service Awards, which recognize lawyers, judges, law firms, and voluntary bar associations that have gone above and beyond in providing free legal services to those who need it most. The awards, presented annually by the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar, celebrate […]