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CABA hosts is last leadership training program of the year

Gus Ceballos, from the left, Alex Saiz, Javier A. Ley-Soto, Carlos Diaz, Anthony Atala, Gabriel Pla, Stephanie Cruz, Aimee A. Ferrer, Amanda Naldjieff, Emily Balter, Alexis De La Rosa, Cesar L. Avila, Roger Pou The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its fourth Leadership, Education, and, Development (L.E.A.D.) program session. The L.E.A.D. program is […]

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First Circuit JNC accepting applications for a circuit judge vacancy

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a vacancy on the First Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court due to the retirement of Judge Gary Bergosh. Accordingly, the First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must fulfill the constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of Circuit Court Judge, which specify that: a) no […]

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Oral arguments set for proposed amendments to civil procedure rules ahead of January implementation

The Supreme Court has set another round of oral arguments to consider proposed amendments to civil justice reforms, including a Civil Procedure Rules Committee proposal to add enforcement mechanisms to discovery rules. The Supreme Court, in a May 23 order “In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure” Case No. 0962, issued a series […]

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Holland & Knight combats food insecurity in Broward County

Holland & Knight associates in Ft. Lauderdale, from the left, Kylee Neeranjan, Megan Ehrhart, and Jordan Bittle with the donated goods provided to The Pantry of Broward, Inc. Volunteers from Holland & Knight’s Ft. Lauderdale office recently collected and donated over $700 worth of food and canned goods to The Pantry of Broward, Inc. In […]

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Henderson Franklin celebrates 100th anniversary with $100,000 commitment to the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties

A $100,000 commitment to the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties was announced by Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt during its 100th anniversary celebration. “…[S]ervice to the community is central to our mission,” said Edward Canterbury, managing lawyer. “As we celebrate 100 years, we are committed to giving back to the community that […]

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