Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the First District Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with names of qualified nominees for one vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. The JQC requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for district […]
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It’s time for another 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: A legal aid society, and two iconic affinity bar associations standing to gain hundreds of thousands of dollars as the Legislature weighs restoring vetoed spending projects. The Health Law Section opening […]
Join the Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service
The Florida Bar is calling for more attorneys to join its Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), which connects members of the public with qualified lawyers. With a particular focus on the smaller metro and rural areas where legal representation is harder to find, the LRS is seeking to expand its network to meet the rising demand. […]
Beware of scam emails targeting lawyers
Scammers are still on the prowl, and this time, they almost caught a Miami lawyer in their trap. The attorney, who specializes in real estate and is also a title agent, recently contacted the Bar to report a convincing email that appeared to come from Manatee County Government, offering a legal consulting opportunity. But a […]