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Florida Record

February 4, 2021

Arbitration opinion lowers temperature in Broward County teachers’ legal dispute

An arbitration ruling stemming from the Broward Teachers Union’s lawsuit against the county school district over a return-to-the-classroom...

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Florida Bar Association

February 4, 2021

FACDL: ‘All those who participate in the criminal justice system’ should be prioritized for vaccines at some point

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis not to forget private lawyers and...

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Florida Bar Association

February 4, 2021

Medical providers and disputed settlement funds

Rule 5-1.1(f) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar requires lawyers to maintain funds in trust if there...

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Florida Bar Association

February 4, 2021

Lawyer disciplined for failing to quit fraudulent company

An attorney who signs a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) acknowledging criminal conduct is not protected from Bar discipline merely...

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Florida Bar Association

February 4, 2021

FSU Black Law Students Association wins mock trial competition

Florida State University College of Law’s Black Law Students Association’s mock trial team, from the left, David Akintonde,...

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