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Plant petitions for Bar reinstatement

Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10(b), Willishia Brenay Plant has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for Bar reinstatement. Plant was suspended from the practice of law for a period of 180 days by order of the Supreme Court of Florida dated August 8, 2024, for violation of Rules 3-7.1(f) (Notice to Law Firms); 4-1.2(c) (Limitation of […]

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AG’s petition for temporary Bar admission rule for government lawyers filed

After the Supreme Court earlier this summer respectfully declined a waiver, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on August 24 filed a proposal to allow out-of-state attorneys to temporarily become Florida Bar members practicing in some Florida government offices. Sponsors say the proposal would address staffing shortages and ease barriers for experienced lawyers seeking public service. […]

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Fourth Circuit JNC sends three names to the governor

The Fourth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Friday interviewed five  applicants to fill a vacancy on the Clay County Court bench created by SB 2508. Following deliberations, the commission nominates the following individuals to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the vacancy: Joshua Beard Click Here To Read The Full Article

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Marshall Dennehey attorneys mentor students at Judge Robert J. Simms Mock Trial Camp

Tiffany T. Oshiro of Marshall Dennehey in Tampa and Judge Michael Williams educate students attending the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Judge Robert J. Simms Mock Trial Camp. Tiffany T. Oshiro and Noah E. Blake, associate attorneys in the Tampa office of Marshall Dennehey, recently participated in the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Judge Robert J. Simms […]

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