Navigation Florida’s push to regulate third-party litigation funding (TPLF) hit a roadblock in 2024 as key bills, HB 1179 and SB 1276, stalled in the House Judiciary Committee. Aimed at increasing transparency and curbing funders’ influence on legal strategies, the proposed legislation faced strong opposition from the trial bar, though supporters argue it would protect consumers […]
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New Bar Center for Professionalism podcast celebrates civility in law
Magie Ozarowski: ‘My hope for the podcast is not only to interview these amazing people, but for the listeners to be able to learn something from their different and diverse experiences.’ A new podcast dedicated to promoting civility and professionalism in the legal field, produced by The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism, has […]
Attorney General Moody Offers Guidance to Local Law Enforcement About Enhanced Crimes for Looting During a Declared State of Emergency
In the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Milton, Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning would-be looters and other criminals looking to take advantage of storm victims that Florida will not tolerate lawlessness. Attorney General Moody announced guidance to sheriffs and police chiefs in areas affected by the storm urging officers to be on […]
Application deadline to apply for a Second DCA vacancy extended
In light of the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the geographic area covered by the Second District Court of Appeal, the Second DCA Judicial Nominating Commission has extended the application deadline to fill a vacancy on the court until Friday, October 25 12 p.m. All other application instructions from the commission’s Press Release […]
Samadhi Jones joins the Journal & News
Samadhi Jones Samadhi Jones has joined The Florida Bar Journal & News staff as a senior editor. Jones worked previously for the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, an association comprised of elected state officials. Prior to that, she worked in communications at both the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles and the Florida […]