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Threat to judges, AI, and record LRS numbers on this weeks 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: Federal judges speaking out about continued threats and harassment. Artificial intelligence continuing to evolve and The Florida Bar working just as fast to strike a balance between harnessing its potential and […]

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Joseph J. Pappacoda petitions for Bar readmission

Joseph J. Pappacoda of Hollywood was subject to the disciplinary revocation of his license to the practice of law in Florida pursuant to the Supreme Court’s Order of SC18-277 dated April 19, 2018. Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Pappacoda’s petition for Disciplinary Revocation occurred after allegations of unauthorized transfer of trust funds. He has […]

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15th JNC seeks circuit and county judge applicants

The 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces one vacancy for a circuit court judge and one vacancy for a Palm Beach County court judge for the judgeships created by the signing of SB 2508 by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The JNC has been asked to provide DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies by Sunday, October 12. […]

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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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