Navigation 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 December 13, 2024 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 […]
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Professor Chuck Ehrhardt to Receive Susan Rosenblatt Lifetime Achievement Award
Chuck Ehrhardt joined the FSU Law faculty in 1967 as an assistant professor, becoming the fourth professor at the law school. He was named a Ladd Professor of Evidence in 1977 and earned emeritus status in 2007. As the author of the authoritative books on the subjects “Florida Evidence” and “Florida Trial Objections,” Ehrhardt is […]
Appellate, Technology and Commercial Litigation Services Soar in Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers has awarded Shook five National Tier 1 rankings in the Best Lawyers in America 2025 report of “Best Law Firms.” Shook’s Appellate Practice moved up to a Tier 1 ranking joining four other litigation services. The appellate group has successfully represented parties in numerous substantive areas and played a key role in developing potential revisions […]
Judge James R. Adams would like to serve as a senior judge
Former Lee County Court Judge James R. Adams of the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida wishes to serve as a senior judge. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of Adams to serve as a senior judge should send, on or before December 11, written comments to John A. Tomasino, Clerk, Florida […]
Federal judge finds 2023 Florida law illegally impaired collective bargaining rights
A federal judge has sided with the Florida Education Association in litigation over a provision of a state law enacted last year, finding that a prohibition on payroll deductions in existing public-employee collective bargaining agreements (CRAs) is unconstitutional. Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida issued a decision Nov. 6 enjoining the Florida […]