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Florida Bar Association

March 27, 2023

Supreme Court JNC now accepting applications

The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy created by the retirement...

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Florida Bar Association

March 26, 2023

Supreme Court amends rule to allow for service and emotional support animals inside the courtroom

The Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.540...

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Florida Bar Association

March 26, 2023

BLSE now accepting nominations for annual certification awards

The Board of Legal Specialization and Education is accepting nominations for two awards that honor outstanding certified lawyers...

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Florida Bar Association

March 26, 2023

Nominations sought for the 2023 Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year Award

The Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee is now accepting nominations from legal aid groups, civic organizations, lawyers, and fellow paralegals...

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Florida Record

March 24, 2023

Florida governor signs ‘watershed’ tort-reform bill into law

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a comprehensive bill aimed at rooting out excessive, abusive litigation in what...

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