Each year, a number of state and local public officers and employees receive automatic fines because they file their annual financial disclosure forms late or not at all. Because many lawyers are officials who must file or serve as advisors to officials or boards whose members are required to file, it is important to note […]

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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: The Board of Governors voting to promote the greater use of remote technology for some routine criminal matters. It’s up to the Supreme Court now. Bay Area Legal Services launching and […]

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Former Judge Monica L. Sierra of the 13th Judicial Circuit and former Judge Victor Tobin of the 17th Judicial Circuit wish to serve as a senior judges. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications Judge Sierra or Judge Tobin to serve as a senior judge should send, on or before June 14, […]

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President and Executive Director Andrew Banyai of the Lee County Legal Aid Society received a donation of $10,000 from Lee County Bar Association Foundation. From the left are Peter Knize, a board member with the Lee County Bar Association Foundation; John Webb, the foundation’s president; Banyai; and David Seitz, the foundation’s treasurer. Lee County Legal […]

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Eager to help Florida lawyers remain on the cutting edge of technology, the Board of Governors is launching artificial intelligence and cybersecurity committees. In a related move, the board has also approved a “Standing Committee on Mentoring New Lawyers.” It will oversee the June launch of “Counsel to Counsel,” an initiative by President Gary Lesser […]

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