Posts Tagged 'Florida Bar'



Stetson Law’s new Advocacy Institute opens

Stetson Advocacy Institute/Stetson’s Facebook page Stetson alumni, leadership, and friends recently gathered to celebrate the opening of its new Advocacy Institute on the College of Law campus in Gulfport. The Advocacy Institute invites students, faculty, and other members of the advocacy community to learn and collaborate in its well-appointed courtrooms, study areas, and other spaces.

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In the IOTA comments: A battle between Florida bankers and their former teacher

The battle over a new amended rule governing attorney trust accounts with tens of millions of dollars at stake each year for free civil legal aid to Floridians near the poverty line has led to a fissure between Florida bankers and their longtime former teacher, Jody Hudgins. Hudgins taught at the Florida Bankers Association’s school […]

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Proposed Advisory Opinion 24-1 Regarding Lawyers’ use of Generative Artificial Intelligence – Official Notice

The Florida Bar Board of Governors’ Review Committee on Professional Ethics has issued Proposed Advisory Opinion 24-1, reprinted below. Pursuant to Rule 6(d) and (e) of The Florida Bar Procedures for Ruling on Questions of Ethics, comments from Florida Bar members are solicited on the proposed opinion. The board will consider any comments received at […]

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Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida recognized for its efforts to combat domestic violence

RISE Project attorney Paul Yune and paralegal Jaceinte McDougle. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) was awarded the Broward Domestic Violence Council’s 2023 Outstanding Program Award for its RISE (Rights in Systems Enforced) Project. The award was presented by the Broward Domestic Violence Council during October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities.

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