Navigation The National Judicial College, the nation’s premiere educational institute for judges for over 60 years, created a special course called Judicial Academy for attorneys who aim to one day join the judiciary. The course was first offered in 2019 and 37 alumni from the first four classes are now sitting judges. The course focuses on […]
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Phishing scams continue to Scheme targets Florida firms
The Florida Bar has been alerted to a new wave of phishing emails targeting law firms — particularly smaller practices — in an apparent scheme to gather sensitive information and impersonate attorneys. A Winter Park lawyer recently received a series of suspicious emails purporting to come from executives at “Aero Medical, Inc.” and the “IMA […]
Six to interview to fill statewide prosecutor opening
At the request of the Attorney General, the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice it will be conducting interviews to fill the position of Statewide Prosecutor. The Commission will conduct interviews on Thursday, June 19, beginning at 10:30 a.m. via the following electronic link: https://gtlaw.zoom.us/j/91717574497?pwd=3aGSWQxTtb32tKRPDC532DzpvyyX4n.1/. APPLICANT
Legal aid, civil justice reforms, and the first bunny to take the stand on Florida Bar News Briefs
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: Legal aid leaders from the Sunshine State joining counterparts from across the South earlier this month in Washington, D.C., for Justice After the Storm: Disasters & Access to Justice Across the […]
Supreme Court directs Bar to end ABA House appointments
The Florida Supreme Court has directed The Florida Bar to stop appointing delegates to the ABA’s House of Delegates, citing concerns about alignment with the Bar’s core mission. In a June 12 letter to Bar leadership, Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz — writing on behalf of the court, excluding Justice Jorge Labarga — expressed concern […]