Navigation The Animal Law Section once again sponsored its signature activity, the Puppy Pit, during June’s Annual Bar Convention in Boca Raton. A convention favorite, the Puppy Pit opened to a waiting line of people winding down the hallway. Leigh Markowitz, a managing lawyer with Disability Rights Florida in Ft. Lauderdale, has been organizing the Puppy […]
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The latest Florida Bar News Briefs is out, give it a listen
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 petition that would allow out-of-state attorneys to temporarily join The Florida Bar and practice in certain state government offices. A proposed rule to address concerns about witness coaching during remote […]
Governor appoints two new judge
Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointments August 25. Julie “JC” Hill of Winter Haven to serve as judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit Court Click Here To Read The Full Article
Plant petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10(b), Willishia Brenay Plant has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for Bar reinstatement. Plant was suspended from the practice of law for a period of 180 days by order of the Supreme Court of Florida dated August 8, 2024, for violation of Rules 3-7.1(f) (Notice to Law Firms); 4-1.2(c) (Limitation of […]
AG’s petition for temporary Bar admission rule for government lawyers filed
After the Supreme Court earlier this summer respectfully declined a waiver, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on August 24 filed a proposal to allow out-of-state attorneys to temporarily become Florida Bar members practicing in some Florida government offices. Sponsors say the proposal would address staffing shortages and ease barriers for experienced lawyers seeking public service. […]