As a result of the two county court vacancies created by the appointments of Judge Richard Martin and Judge Jeffrey Rich to the circuit court bench and the one circuit court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Nancy Jacons in the 13th Judicial Circuit, Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating […]

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The Florida Bar is still accepting nominations for its 2026 Pro Bono Service Awards, which recognize lawyers, judges, law firms, and voluntary bar associations that have gone above and beyond in providing free legal services to those who need it most. The awards, presented annually by the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar, celebrate […]

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For lawyers caught in the high-pressure cycle of long hours, constant deadlines, and emotional fatigue, a new CLE video training offers a simple message — sustainable legal careers start with healthy relationships, not just with clients and colleagues, but with yourself. That’s the main takeaway from “Work-Life Balance for Attorneys,” a free CLE presentation offered […]

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In its landmark Bar Integration Opinion issued on June 7, 1949, the Florida Supreme Court, speaking through Justice Glenn Terrell, stated: “In the states where bar integration has been adopted, its [the bar’s] major energies are directed to projects designed to improve the administration of justice, projects that awaken an interest in the science of […]

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The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Broward Circuit Court created by the resignation of Circuit Court Judge Gary Farmer. The commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for circuit court judge described […]

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