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CABA Foundation awards scholarships to law students at annual reception

The CABA Foundation hosted its annual scholarship reception August 5 at Day Pitney in Coral Gables, awarding $75,000 in total to 24 law students from across the U.S. Pictured standing, from left CABA Foundation President Javier Ley-Soto; Dean of Students Kamilah Clark, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law; Interim Dean Patricia Abril, University […]

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Keller Swan hosts second annual Project Backpack

Keller Swan Injury Attorneys hosted its second annual Project Backpack event at its Jupiter office on August 2, donating 300 fully stocked backpacks to students across South Florida. Created to encourage local students as they return to school, the event featured food trucks that provided free meals to the first 100 kids, a bounce house, […]

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Proposed bord actions

Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its September 19, 2025, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]

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Ethics meets AI: Florida’s legal system adapts guardrails

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a lightning pace as Florida Bar leaders, acknowledging its power to enhance legal practice, are developing more guardrails to address the potential risks. “The committee recognizes the rapid development of AI and pledges to value the technology’s promise and concerns equally,” Board Technology Committee Chair Karl Klein assured the Board […]

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