Local Law News

Florida Bar Association

January 31, 2023

Volunteers needed now for 17th Circuit High School Mock Trial Competition

ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale needs local legal community volunteers to serve as “jurors” and “judges” for this Friday’s 17th Circuit...

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Florida Bar Association

January 31, 2023

Mindfulness and Summary Judgments

Last year Florida adopted the federal standard for evaluating motions for summary judgment. To prevail, the moving party...

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Florida Bar Association

January 31, 2023

Bill would exempt city and county attorneys from public records laws

Rep. Kristen Arrington Two Central Florida lawmakers are reviving a bipartisan effort to shield current and former city...

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Florida Bar Association

January 31, 2023

Measure permits businesses to sue governments over local ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’ ordinances

Rep. Jay Trumbull A Northwest Florida lawmaker is reviving a measure that would allow businesses to sue local...

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Florida Bar Association

January 31, 2023

Clerks’ President Timmann outlines shared goals, need for adequate funding

Carolyn Timmann From supporting the courts to serving the public, the Bar and Florida’s 67 clerks have many...

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