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Ashley Sybesma: 'The additional resources have transformed their capacity to meet community needs, serve more clients, and provide comprehensive...
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The 17th Judicial Circuit Court launch its Family Court Services Pilot Program, a county-funded initiative designed to connect individuals involved...
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The 2026 election process for The Florida Bar Board of Governors is underway. The Florida Bar uses an independent elections service, Survey &...
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The Florida Supreme Court has approved revisions to its recently created Problem-Solving Court Certification Program and established a new,...
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Rupasri S. “Rupa” Lloyd: 'This recognition is about more than an individual honor, it’s about shining a light on the next...
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Brightline Vice President and Associate General Counsel Lisa Gatchell, left, talks with President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes in the new series 'A Seat...
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Michael Fox Orr: 'Serving on a Bar standing committee is a meaningful way to contribute to the legal profession and make a difference in our ...
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As The Florida Bar marks its 75th year, The Florida Bar News is revisiting the moments, ideas, and leadership that helped shape today’s...
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Sen. Jennifer Bradley
A North Florida lawmaker is proposing to give judges, police, elected officials and other public servants greater privacy...
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The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate six lawyers for each Judicial Nominating Commission to the governor for his appointment.
Each...
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The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available...
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Rep. Jessica Baker
Two Republican lawyer-lawmakers are proposing to expand the definition of “criminal gang membership” to include...
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The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will interview the following applicants for the vacancies created as a result of the elevation of...
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The Supreme Court has determined that a Maitland police officer was not acting outside of his authority when he took a DUI suspect beyond city limits...
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David Behrend, M.ED., director of Career Planning Services for Lawyers in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Florida Lawyers Assistance, will offer a free...
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Jim Vickaryous: 'Every time we insist upon a jury trial for a client entitled to one, we reaffirm the importance of this right in our legal...
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Dr. Allen Guelzo
With the nation preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Florida Supreme Court Historical...
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The Florida Supreme Court has declined to adopt a proposal that would have allowed out-of-state attorneys to temporarily become Florida Bar members...
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The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 11 attorneys, disbarring two, suspending six, and reprimanding three.
Aram Caldarera...
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Mark Hulsey, Jr., in 1969.
As the News continues its retrospective of the Bar’s 75-year history, we look at some of the predictions made in...
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The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division is currently accepting applications for open seats on its Board of Governors for the Sixth and 14th...
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Sen. Kristen Arrington
Unlicensed contractors would receive a mandatory jail sentence under a bill by a Central Florida lawmaker.
Democratic Sen....
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Fox Rothschild’s Margaret Cassanova, left, recently delivered a donation and supplies to help children at Rose Hill Primary School in Jamaica,...
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A new survey of more than 2,200 professionals working across legal, tax, and risk and compliance fields globally predicts generative AI has the potential to free up 12 hours per week within the next five years, with four hours per week saved in the next year alone. That, according to Thomson Reuters’ recently released 2024 Future […]
Scott Westheimer and Cristina Alonso Immediate past President Scott Westheimer has been honored with the Solo & Small Firm Section’s most prestigious award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to practice management. The Tradition of Excellence Award is presented annually to an individual whose efforts throughout the year have significantly benefited The Florida Bar and […]

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