Navigation On Friday, November 15, the Family Law Division of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami will hold the 39th Annual View from the Bench Family Law Seminar. This signature event unites the “Family Bench,” experienced practitioners, and those interested in taking on pro bono family cases through Legal Aid of Miami-Dade. Featured speakers include Chief […]
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Florida State University to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Bush v. Gore
We are excited to announce that FSU Law will commemorate a pivotal moment for the country, the state, and our law school — the 25th Anniversary of Bush v. Gore — from February 28-March 1, 2025! This two-day event, hosted by the Election Law Center under the leadership of Professor Michael Morley and Executive Director […]
Civil rights groups agree to end lawsuit against Florida’s ‘Anti-Riot Act’
Civil rights groups have dropped their federal lawsuit against Florida’s 2021 “Anti-Riot Act” in the wake of a federal appeals court’s decision concluding that the law’s heightened scrutiny of riot-related acts doesn’t apply to peaceful demonstrators. The plaintiffs, including Dream Defenders, Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP, ended […]
Greenberg Traurig’s House Band The Meltones Win 9th Consecutive Law Rocks NYC Title
For the ninth consecutive year, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s house band, The Meltones, won the annual Law Rocks NYC battle of the bands at Bowery Ballroom in New York City Oct. 17. Law Rocks Global promotes music education for underprivileged youth and raises money for local nonprofit organizations. The Meltones, named after firm co-founder Mel Greenberg, has […]
Florida’s Lawyers Champion Access to Justice for All
Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr,: “In the 2023-24 fiscal year alone, members of The Florida Bar contributed 1.7 million hours of pro bono service and a record-breaking $11.7 million to support legal aid and advocacy efforts statewide.” Florida’s legal professionals have consistently demonstrated their unwavering commitment to ensuring that access to legal representation is not a privilege […]