Local Law News

Florida Bar Association

October 6, 2022

Judges may not hire family members, but may speak at firm sponsored seminars aimed at law students

Like many businesses, Florida’s courts are caught in the national labor crunch. While a creative, out-of-the-box approach is...

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Florida Bar Association

October 5, 2022

Court issues administrative orders extending time limits in hurricane stricken areas

The Supreme Court has issued six administrative orders extending court time limits in jurisdictions impacted by Hurricane Ian....

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Florida Bar Association

October 5, 2022

Chief Justice terminates COVID-19 emergency operational measures dealing with remote proceedings

Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz has issued an administrative order that marks another milestone in Florida’s COVID-19...

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Florida Bar Association

October 4, 2022

Free service connects Bar members offering resources to other lawyers after Hurricane Ian

Florida Bar members have been reaching out wanting to help fellow attorneys and law firms impacted by Hurricane...

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Florida Bar Association

October 4, 2022

Ft. Myers attorney Danielle O’Halloran: ‘Everything flooded. My office took on 14 inches of water, front to back, as did all of the businesses downtown’

The view from Ft. Myers criminal defense attorney Danielle O’Halloran’s front porch as Hurricane Ian pummelled her neighborhood. O’Halloran...

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