Navigation Edward Blumberg In 1975, as the Vietnam War came to a close, Microsoft was founded, and “Jaws” swam into theaters, more than 700 Florida attorneys were just beginning their legal careers. A half a century later, those same lawyers will be honored for 50-years of service during the Annual Florida Bar Convention on June 27 […]
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Second Circuit JNC seeks judicial applicants
As a result of the untimely passing of Judge Dawn Caloca-Johnson, there is a vacancy on the Second Circuit Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with nominees for this vacancy by no later than Friday, July 24. Complete, unredacted applications for this vacancy must be […]
Thinking about using AI in your firm? Read this first
If you are a solo practitioner or work for a small firm, you should consider utilizing AI. But how? The following is a safe, practical, ethical approach to adopting AI. This short guide provides a step-by-step roadmap that typically takes 3-6 months to implement, which should garner measurable efficiency gains within 60 days of a […]
Judicial ethics panel nixes judge’s law enforcement recertification request
A Florida judge may not maintain active law enforcement credentials by completing recertification training with — or accepting payment for that training from — the same police department where the judge once served, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. Acting June 16 in Opinion Number 2025-12, the JEAC said doing so would cast reasonable […]
Is cyber insurance for you? Bar program sets out the basics
With cyber hacking and fraud attempts on law offices skyrocketing due to the use of AI by criminals, the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee is offering a free Zoom CLE training designed to introduce lawyers to the basics of cyber insurance, including how coverage works and what’s needed to get a policy in place. Register now […]