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Foley Attorneys Recognized as Notable Women Leaders in Law by Florida Trend

Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys Jana Kolarik, Christi Lawson, and Lauren Valiente have been selected by Florida Trend as Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law. Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law honors the women leading the legal industry across the state of Florida for their leadership and vision, mentorship, and commitment […]

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How Stetson Leads the Way in AI & the Legal Profession

On campus and beyond, the Stetson Law community leads in this new frontier. From Crummer Courtyard to the gym to the Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library, the Stetson Law campus in Gulfport is buzzing with conversations about how artificial intelligence affects what law students – and legal professionals – do. Kristen Moore ’09

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Applicants Sought for Statewide Judicial Nomination Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, Attorney Vacancies (Second and Fourth Dca)

The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, the vacancies will be filled during the Board’s March 28, 2025, meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Statewide Judicial Nomination Commission for Judges […]

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Lawmakers urged to maintain last session’s ‘tort reforms’

Business leaders, insurance executives, and state regulators are urging Florida lawmakers not to repeal or water down recent “tort reforms” in the March session so a fragile market has more time to recover. “The reforms passed by the Legislature truly brought the industry back from the brink of collapse, that is no exaggeration,” said Citizens […]

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