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Florida Bar Association

October 5, 2021

Proposed remote court appearance rules could hamper low-income parties

Bar sections and procedural rules committees have expressed support for rule amendments to incorporate more remote hearings and...

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Florida Bar Association

October 5, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Task Force continues work on automated platform for resolving small civil disputes

Sia Baker-Barnes After a recent meeting with tech executives, a Board of Governors task force is a step...

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Florida Bar Association

October 5, 2021

Board of Governors reviews proposed disciplinary procedures amendments

Robin Bresky The Board of Governors has completed an initial review of several proposed rule amendments regarding disciplinary...

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Florida Bar Association

October 5, 2021

Counstruction underway on Justice James E.C. Perry courthouse annex project

Justice James E.C. Perry An under-construction Seminole County Courthouse Annex will be named after retired Florida Supreme Court...

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Florida Bar Association

October 4, 2021

Fishman would like to serve as a senior judge

Former Broward County Court Judge Jane D. Fishman of the 17th Judicial Circuit wishes to serve as a...

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