Navigation A federal judge in Miami has blocked the enforcement of a new Florida law that criminalizes the actions of undocumented workers who enter or re-enter the state, finding that plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit may prevail in their argument that the law is unconstitutional. Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District of Florida made the […]
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Guilty Conviction of Child Predator
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a guilty conviction for Deandre Devone Williams on four felony counts for sexually abusing a minor. Williams traveled from Illinois to Florida to commit these crimes. “Thanks to our law enforcement partners and Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutors Emily Frazier and Johnna Lessard for bringing this sick […]
Proposed Board actions
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its May 16, 2025, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
LASPBC launches May 10 Legal Aid In Bloom Gala
Rob and Ruth Friedman, from the left, with Jennifer and Gary Lesser (Bar president 2022-23) at the March 9 LASPBC Legal Aid In Bloom Gala launch event held at the Palm Beach Yacht Club. The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (LASPBC) celebrated the launch of its 2025 Legal Aid In Bloom Gala on […]
Bill requiring clerks transmit involuntary commitment orders within six hours clears both chambers
Rep. Richard Gentry The Florida Senate on April 9 approved a measure that would require clerks of court to electronically transmit ex parte orders for involuntary commitments to law enforcement within six hours. The bill, which passed the House unanimously on April 3, now heads to the governor’s desk for signature. If signed into law, […]