Navigation Cooley Law School student Tory Sanders, Jr., left, receives a $500 scholarship from the City, County and Local Government Law Section on April 25 during its 48th Annual Local Government Law Conference. Thomas Fossler, right, of the Miami City Attorney’s Office presented the awards to seven law students from across the state in recognition of […]
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Tax Section names 2025–2028 fellowship class
Ellina Berdichevsky Three new attorneys have been selected to participate in the Tax Section Fellowship Program, a three-year leadership initiative designed to encourage active participation and long-term engagement in section work. The 2025–2028 Fellows are Ellina Berdichevsky of Miami, Bianca Thomas of Miami, and Richard Vaughan of West Palm Beach. Click Here To Read The […]
Governors signs bill to prevent legal services fraud against immigrants
Rep. Johanna López Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that is designed to prevent scam artists from preying on immigrants seeking legal services. HB 915 by Rep. Johanna Lopez, D-Orlando, would bar notaries who are not attorneys from advertising themselves as a “notario publico,” or “immigration consultant.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
Petition to amend Rules Regulating The Florida Bar by adding Chapter 22
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Eighth Circuit JNC sets interview schedule to fill a circuit vacancy
The Eighth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set the June 4 interview schedule for five candidates who applied to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mark Moseley. Kristine J. Van Vorst, 9 a.m. Joy Leigh Lane Danne, 9:20 a.m. Click Here To Read The Full Article