Navigation The biennial Trial Advocacy Workshop, an interactive, professional development program organized by the Family Law Section, will take place July 23-27 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. The four-day workshop will focus on honing trial skills for family law attorneys. Participating attorneys select either a “Children’s Issues” or “Financial Issues” track and will prepare […]
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Supreme Court seats Professional Ethics Committee
The Florida Supreme Court has appointed the members of The Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee, as recommended by President-elect Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, effective July 1. The appointments are listed in Florida Administrative Order No. AOSC25-34, In Re: Appointments to Professional Ethics Committee. Current committee members appointed to leadership roles are: Click Here To Read The […]
Miami’s Pro-Arbitration Courts: Insights from the Bench & Bar on May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025|12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET JAMS Resolution Center2 South Biscayne Boulevard Suite 2600 Miami, FL 33131 Click Here To Read The Full Article
FSU College of Law Celebrates 2025 Spring Commencement
The Florida State University College of Law proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 4, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. A total of 130 JD, 13 LL.M., and 114 J.M. graduates received their degrees during the ceremony, marking a momentous milestone in their […]
Plaintiff accuses former employer MDVIP of age discrimination
Elizabeth Pennisi has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. On April 29, 2025, Pennisi filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, accusing MDVIP, LLC of unlawful employment practices that violated the Florida Civil Rights Act. According to the […]