Navigation On Wednesday, September 17, at 12 p.m., chapters of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) across the state will pause their day to read the Bill of Rights aloud in public spaces. From courthouse steps to historic venues, defense lawyers will gather to honor Constitution Day and remind their communities of the liberties […]
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Speaker Perez retains key leaders for 2026 session
Speaker Daniel Perez House Speaker Daniel Perez is retaining much of his leadership team for the 2026 legislative session, according to committee assignments the Miami attorney posted Monday. Rep. Lawrence McClure, a Dover business owner, remains Budget Committee chair, giving him a significant role in crafting the state’s approximately $15 billion budget. Click Here To […]
Board certification isn’t just a title — it’s a commitment to excellence
Roger D. Futerman: ‘Board certification creates a rebuttable presumption of expertise and excellence. The requirements to become and remain board certified make for good standard practices.’ Would you have major surgery from a non-board certified surgeon? Most people would answer no. However, if you ask members of the public if they would feel comfortable having […]
Supreme Court amends criminal rule to limit child victim depositions
The Florida Supreme Court has revised a criminal procedure rule after lawmakers agreed to limit the depositions of child victims of alleged sexual offenses. Acting on its own motion September 4, the Supreme Court adopted amendments to Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220 (Discovery). The revisions follow the Legislature’s near unanimous approval of HB 667 by […]
AI drafts, inventory attorneys, and state court confidence on Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Clients creating serious risks for their attorneys by using AI to draft legal documents. The Florida Supreme Court requiring all Bar members to designate an “inventory attorney.” Click Here To Read […]