Navigation The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his consideration in filling the circuit court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge George Jirokta. Judge Della Cope Nick Fiorentino
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Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine again offer Annual H.T. Smith Legal Studies Scholarship
H.T Smith South Florida-based Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine continues its efforts to promote diversity in the legal sector by announcing the 2025 H.T. Smith Legal Studies Scholarship. Launched in 2021, the scholarship offers eligible law school students in Florida $15,000 in financial assistance, a summer clerkship in Kluger Kaplan’s Miami office, and an […]
Board considers extending AI Committee’s mission to 2027
The Board of Governors could soon decide whether to extend the mission of the “Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence Tools and Resources.” The Program Evaluation Committee is expected later this week to consider a request to extend the committee’s mission through June 2027. The panel was formed in 2023 to advise the Board of Governors […]
Why preserving judicial history matters
The historical marker in front of the Florida Supreme Court, funded by the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, commemorates the building’s legacy and landmark cases. The marker is part of the Society’s ongoing efforts to preserve and share Florida’s judicial history during Historic Preservation Month and year-round. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month, […]
Panel to consider board certification in insurance coverage law
The Bar’s Program Evaluation Committee later this week will consider a proposal to create a new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification area. The Board of Legal Specialization Committee narrowly approved the proposal, 8-6, in January, after asking sponsors in November to revise certain standards. Covering 27 practice areas, Florida’s board certification program is one of […]