Judge Kristine Van Vorst Gov. Ron DeSantis on August 13 announced the appointment of Kristine Van Vorst of Gainesville to serve as judge on the Eighth Judicial Circuit bench. Van Vorst has served as a county court judge for Alachua County since 2017. Previously, she served as a general magistrate in the Eighth Circuit. She […]

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Sharp differences over taxes and spending cuts forced the 2025 session into overtime, but when the dust settled, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature had no qualms investing significant new resources in a state court system that is implementing landmark efficiencies. Still accounting for less than 1% of the $114.7 billion FY 2025-26 state budget, […]

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The Florida Bar is now accepting applications to fill upcoming vacancies on 10 Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNCs), with a deadline of Friday, August 29. Qualified Bar members have the opportunity to be nominated for gubernatorial appointment to help shape the future of Florida’s judiciary. The Bar has the opportunity to nominate attorneys for vacancies on […]

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The Board of Legal Specialization and Education congratulates the 161 lawyers who recently earned Florida Bar board certification, which recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are “Evaluated for Professionalism and Tested for Expertise.” Florida’s legal ranks currently feature 4,824 board-certified […]

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Jeffrey D. Harvey: ‘For early career attorneys wanting to make their mark, there’s huge upside in providing pro bono counsel. Moreover, pro bono work supported by legal aid opens entirely new practice areas for associates who may be somewhat constrained in their career track.’ As attorneys, we enjoy the privilege of regulating our own industry. […]

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