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Florida Bar Association

February 10, 2022

Measure to enhance penalties for ‘organized retail theft’ moves in the House

Rep. Chuck Clemmons Over the opposition of criminal justice reform advocates, Florida lawmakers are poised to enhance penalties...

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Florida Bar Association

February 9, 2022

Proposed board action

Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of...

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Florida Bar Association

February 9, 2022

Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions — Contract And Business Cases accepting applications for new members

The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions — Contract and Business Cases is seeking applicants for...

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Florida Bar Association

February 9, 2022

Craig Waters receives Pete Weitzel/Friend of the First Amendment Award

Craig Waters The First Amendment Foundation selected Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters as the recipient of its 2022...

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Florida Bar Association

February 9, 2022

St. Petersburg’s McGowan named a community hero; prize benefits the Community Law Program

Tom McGowan was not quite ready to retire when he wound down his law practice in late 2019,...

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