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Cuban American Bar Association adds new membership category for paralegals

Members of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) have overwhelmingly approved amendments to the organization’s bylaws that include the creation of a new membership category specifically for paralegals. The approval was confirmed late last year at CABA’s annual meeting. “We are thrilled to welcome eligible paralegals into the organization,” said CABA President Amanda L. Fernandez. […]

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Pro Bono Heroes: Making a difference for Florida’s most vulnerable children

Pro bono attorneys make a difference in their communities every single day. Currently, hundreds of Florida attorneys volunteer their time as pro bono attorneys with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office representing abused, abandoned, and neglected children. These pro bono attorneys are a vital part of the team. Their passion, coupled with legal skills, work […]

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Over 90% of Jacksonville University Laws first graduates secure employment ahead of commencement

Jacksonville University College of Law faculty and staff arranged a celebratory toast to the inaugural class recently, which served as an opportunity for faculty to congratulate their students, reminisce on their time as law students, and begin the countdown to the first-ever college of law commencement ceremony in May. As the inaugural class of the […]

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Cybersecurity and scams 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 Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee seminar that provides practical advice on how attorneys can better protect their firms. A Miami lawyer who almost fell victim to a sophisticated scam.

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Florida State, Clemson, ACC lawsuits likely to settle Tuesday

Officials for Florida State University and Clemson University will vote Tuesday on an agreement that would settle four ongoing lawsuits between the schools and the Atlantic Coast Conference regarding a revenue-sharing plan. The ACC board of directors also is scheduled to meet Tuesday to go over terms of the settlement. All three boards must agree […]

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