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Florida Record

April 29, 2024

Federal appeals court weighing Florida law banning Chinese citizens from owning property

A federal appeals court appeared somewhat conflicted last week as judges heard oral arguments over the legality of...

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Florida Bar Association

April 29, 2024

State attorney and public defender races set

Four of Florida’s state attorney offices and four of 19 public defenders have contested races this year. Fifteen...

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Florida Bar Association

April 29, 2024

Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince earns FFLA’s Medal of Honor

Justice Peggy Quince Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince has been selected to receive FFLA’s...

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Florida Bar Association

April 29, 2024

Governor appoints Charles Helm to the Fifth Circuit Bench

Judge Charles Helm Gov. Ron DeSantis April 25 elevated Judge Charles Helm to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. ...

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Florida Bar Association

April 29, 2024

Program explores strategies for women in law to ascend to the pinnacle of success

Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes, Nancy Benavides, and Patricia “Patti” Anne Leonard participated in The Florida Bar’s Center for Professionalism’s...

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