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Florida Bar Association

March 2, 2022

Sovereign immunity bills continue to move in both chambers

Rep. Mike Beltran A House panel has approved a “sovereign immunity” measure that would, for the first time...

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Florida Bar Association

March 2, 2022

Jacksonville University to establish a law school

Jacksonville University announced February 28 plans to establish a college of law in downtown Jacksonville, supported by private...

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Florida Bar Association

March 2, 2022

Full Senate to take up clerk funding stabilization bill

Sen. Jim Boyd A measure that would implement the second year of a phased plan to stabilize the...

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Florida Bar Association

March 2, 2022

Bill would shield the identities of those involved in manufacturing and preparing the state’s death penalty drug cocktail moves

Rep. Pat Maney The House is poised to expand the shroud of secrecy that surrounds Florida executions to...

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Florida Bar Association

March 1, 2022

Governor reappoints 17 judges of compensation claims 

Gov. Ron DeSantis February 28 reappointed 17 judges of compensation claims.  Judge Frank Clark of Ft. Meyers  Clark has...

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