Navigation The Board of Governors could soon decide whether to extend the mission of the “Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources.” The Program Evaluation Committee is expected later this week to consider a request to extend the committee’s mission through June 2027. The panel was formed in 2023 to advise the Board of Governors […]
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Why preserving judicial history matters
The historical marker in front of the Florida Supreme Court, funded by the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, commemorates the building’s legacy and landmark cases. The marker is part of the Society’s ongoing efforts to preserve and share Florida’s judicial history during Historic Preservation Month and year-round. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month, […]
Panel to consider board certification in insurance coverage law
The Bar’s Program Evaluation Committee later this week will consider a proposal to create a new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification area. The Board of Legal Specialization Committee narrowly approved the proposal, 8-6, in January, after asking sponsors in November to revise certain standards. Covering 27 practice areas, Florida’s board certification program is one of […]
Estate of murdered delivery driver sues apartment complex
TALLAHASSEE – The estate of Leon County man has filed a wrongful death suit against an apartment complex after he was killed while making a food delivery by armed trespassers. Alisha Giles filed her complaint May 2 on behalf of the estate of Aaron Giles in Leon County Circuit Court against SP Sunrise LP and […]
An INN-ovative Approach to Acclimating Students
For 1L Christian Sweeney, who earned his undergraduate degree from a small liberal arts college, being part of a close-knit community is integral to his academic success. Sweeney was part of Stetson Law’s inaugural “Inns” program for 1Ls. Modeled after the English Inns of Court – wherein seasoned legal professionals, scholars, students, and prominent visitors lived, […]