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High school mock trials at St. Lucie County Courthouse in honor of Constitution Day

19th Circuit Judge Michael Porter, center, presided over a mock trial for St. Lucie West Centennial High School students with attorneys and moderators Lily Chen, second from the left, Jamy Barreau, far right, and volunteer attorney-coaches Lainey Francisco, second from the right, Eva Sugg, third from the right, and Jessica Hooper, left. A first-of-its-kind collaboration […]

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Board greenlights insurance coverage law certification

The Board of Governors agreed September 19 to approve a new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification program, and proposed rule and bylaw revisions that range from a new reporting requirement for lawyers facing involuntary commitment, to a stricter attendance policy for certain standing committees. Meeting in Tampa, the board voted unanimously to approve a Real […]

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Court clerks push for funding as CCIS expansion nears

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers President Doug Chorvat says this year the clerks are focusing on two key priorities: opening the CCIS to attorneys and the public; and securing funding to address the growing staffing crisis compounded by the addition of 39 new judges. Florida lawyers could soon gain access to a powerful statewide court […]

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The Portable Mindfulness Practice

Practicing mindfulness can be seen as a path whose destination is a strengthened mindfulness — a quality of mind characterized by reduced susceptibility to distraction, greater focus, heightened situational and self-awareness, and improved regulation of emotional agitation. This month we will explore four key elements of a popular mindfulness practice known as Focused Attention and […]

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