The Supreme Court has asked the Board of Governors to consider an amendment that would create a new exception to the confidentiality rule. “Essentially what the amendment does is that it allows a lawyer to disclose confidential information to protect a minor client from potential risk of danger or harm,” Rules Committee Chair Stephanie Marchman […]

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vLex Fastcase, a key offering in The Florida Bar’s Member Benefits lineup, provides Florida’s lawyers with free access to Florida cases, statutes, and regulations. In the coming months, vLex Fastcase will host four webinars tailored specifically to Florida lawyers. Led by vLex Fastcase representative T.J. Diggins, the webinars will offer “actionable insights and tips to […]

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The beneficial role mindfulness practices can play in the professional and personal lives of legal professionals is perhaps most fully realized when a firm offers ongoing mindfulness training to its members. This can take many forms from a mindfulness training at onboarding, to recurring mindfulness presentations and multi-session workshops to weekly guided mindfulness meditation sessions. […]

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Sen. Darryl Rouson Sen. Darryl Rouson, a St. Petersburg attorney, wants to protect appellate court clerks and Judicial Qualifications Commission employees from threats and harassment by shielding their personal identifying information from public view. Rouson filed SB 302 and SB 300, which would exempt such things as the addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, […]

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As the new year begins, it’s a great time to focus on professional growth. One of the most effective ways to stay ahead is by making steady progress toward fulfilling your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements. Whether you’re aiming to complete your CLER hours or simply sharpen your skills, LegalFuel offers a range of online […]

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