Navigation The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking qualified applicants to fill the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel (Third District). The application may be obtained here. Applicants must submit: (1) an original electronic copy of the application (including all attachments) in pdf format; and (2) a redacted electronic copy of the application […]
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Bankruptcy law school clinics gather for a joint session
The bankruptcy law school clinics at University of Miami School of Law and St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law held a joint session in the Southern District of Florida to discuss ongoing pro bono cases, trends, and leading bankruptcy practices. “The bankruptcy clinics provide pro bono legal services for individuals who are […]
Supreme Court JNC now accepting applications
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Ricky Polston effective March 31. The judicial application may be obtained from the Governor’s Judicial Nominations website. Applicants must submit: (1) an original electronic copy of the application (including all attachments) in pdf format; and […]
Supreme Court amends rule to allow for service and emotional support animals inside the courtroom
The Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 to address the use of service and emotional support animals in courts. The unanimous court acted on March 23 in Case No. SC22-1277. In November 2022, The Florida Bar’s Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee […]
BLSE now accepting nominations for annual certification awards
The Board of Legal Specialization and Education is accepting nominations for two awards that honor outstanding certified lawyers and their firms: The Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award for Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year recognizes exemplary professionalism, excellence, character, and commitment to The Florida Bar’s certification program and to the practice of law. The […]