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February 2025 Florida Bar exam results

The Supreme Court of Florida releases the following Bar examination statistical information. These results reflect first-time, full-exam (Part A and Part B) test takers in Tampa on February 25-26. Results of any score impounded by the Supreme Court of Florida are not included. Here are the February 2025 scores:

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Judicial ethics panel clears judges to join sponsored trip to Israel

Florida’s judicial ethics panel says judges may accept reasonable expense reimbursements for participating in educational trips or other extrajudicial activities — including those not directly related to the law — as long as such involvement doesn’t compromise their impartiality or violate reporting rules. The Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee acted April 6 in Opinion Number: 2025-08. […]

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6th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to […]

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Parental kidnapping, ex parte orders, and vexatious litigant on this week’s Florida Bar News briefs

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A House panel voting unanimously late last week to give victims of parental kidnapping the right to sue for damages. The Florida Legislature passing a bill that requires the clerks of […]

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