Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.080 and 1.310
Publication Notice 1.080 1.310 December 2023
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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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Publication Notice 1.080 1.310 December 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday made two judicial appointments to the 17th Circuit court. Catalina Avalos of Pembroke Pines to serve as judge on the 17 Judicial Circuit court Avalos has served as a county court judge for Broward County since 2022. Previously, she was a director at Tripp Scott. She earned her bachelor’s degree from […]
Members of the Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court in West Palm Beach gathered on October 17 in the main courthouse to support foster children with its outreach partner, Speak Up for Kids, in Halloween garb and to discuss various legal and ethical questions. From the left are President Rebecca McFadyen, professional golfer Rory Sabbatini, […]
Judge Steven Leifman, received the Papal Medal Benemerenti Honor from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the Archdiocese of Miami 65th anniversary vespers service, Oct. 22, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Martinez Miami-based Judge Steve Leifman received an award from Pope Francis in honor of his work diverting those with mental health issues […]
Monica Vigues-Pitan MacKenzie Scott who has pledged to give most of her fortune to champion important causes, has gifted Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) $1.8 million. Scott has donated over $14 billion to more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations through Yield Giving, the foundation she established in 2020. She assembled a team to help […]

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