Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis made three judicial appointments in October, naming 17th Circuit Judge Jonathan D. Lott to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, and selecting Robert Stone and Hector Bustos to fill trial court vacancies in the 19th Circuit and Clay County courts, respectively. DeSantis has appointed Lott to the Fourth DCA on October 31. […]
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November 1, 2025, Letters
Government Lawyers Many young attorneys cut their teeth working for state agencies. And most of them leave because they cannot financially afford to continue the work. The solution to the government attorney shortage is not to allow out-of-state attorneys to waive in and take these jobs. The solution is to pay the well-qualified attorneys who […]
Court workgroup explores alternatives to ABA role in Bar admissions
A Supreme Court workgroup is proposing alternatives to Florida’s near-exclusive reliance on the ABA in the Bar admissions process, ones designed to “promote flexibility, innovation, access, and accountability in legal education.” Established by a March 12 order, the “Workgroup on the Role of the American Bar Association in Bar Admissions Requirements” was directed to review […]
Court OKs FFLA reserve to stabilize future IOTA distributions
The Supreme Court has approved a Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA) request to set aside $96.4 million of the $260.4 million in IOTA funds collected in the 2024–25 fiscal year to maintain a rolling reserve. Acting October 29 in AOSC25-66, the court found that FFLA’s distribution and additional reserve amount “are at this time reasonably […]
SFAWL and Animal Law Section host ‘Paws, Pumpkins & Pints’ Yappy Hour
Members of the Seminole Florida Association of Women Lawyers and The Florida Bar Animal Law Section gathered for the Annual SFAWL Yappy Hour, themed “Paws, Pumpkins & Pints,” at The Yardery in Sanford. Pets of all kinds were the special guests, and prizes were awarded for the cutest and most creative costumes. Click Here To […]