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Florida Bar Association

May 12, 2022

Family Law Section advocates for alimony bill veto

Legislative leaders have yet to deliver a sweeping alimony reform measure to Gov. Ron DeSantis, and family law...

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Florida Bar Association

May 12, 2022

New law gives businesses limited protections from lawsuits during emergencies

Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives businesses limited protections from lawsuits,...

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Florida Bar Association

May 11, 2022

Contingency fee multipliers expected to be discussed during property insurance special session

Florida trial lawyers and “contingency fee multipliers” will be under a spotlight when lawmakers convene May 23-27 for...

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Florida Bar Association

May 11, 2022

Legal aid programs in Broward County host 2022 Annual Recognition Awards

The Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA)...

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Florida Bar Association

May 11, 2022

Supreme Court JNC seeks applicants to replace retiring Justice Lawson

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

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