Navigation The Florida Bar’s Media & Communications Law Committee invites journalists to join a free online webinar, “Hot Topics in Public Records,” at 11 a.m. (EDT) today, May 21. This session is open to all media and legal professionals and offers valuable insights into legal reporting. Registration is required via Zoom at this link. For over 35 […]
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Florida lawyer’s book offers insider tips for winning scholarships
Erika Barger: ‘Many students miss out on scholarship opportunities because they don’t know where to look or when to begin the process or make errors when completing applications that could cost them thousands of dollars.’ Erika J. Barger, litigation counsel with Brown & Brown in Daytona Beach, has released her first book, Scholarship Hacks: Insider […]
Proposed amendment to Bar Rule: Addition of Chapter 22 (State government authorization to engage in the practice of law in Florida)
A group of members of The Florida Bar give notice of the filing with the Florida Supreme Court, on May 20, 2025, of a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Petitioners are requesting in the petition that the Florida Supreme Court waive the 90-day notice to the executive director requirement and the […]
Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes marks 70 years with ‘Read & Play’ day
Third graders at Ponce de Leon Elementary in Clearwater show off their new books and play balls during the annual “Read & Play” Project, hosted by the law firm of Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes. The long-running community initiative, held this year in celebration of the firm’s 70th anniversary, promotes summer safety, literacy, and outdoor […]
Governor appoints two to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments May 19. Mark Robens of Dade City to serve as judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Robens has been a partner at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler since 2022. He has worked at the firm since 2014. He earned his bachelor’s degree from St. John Vianney College […]