Navigation Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Elizabeth Jayne Anderson has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Pursuant to a March 7, 2022, order in Case Number SC18-1646, Anderson was suspended from the practice of law for three years retroactive to November 7, 2019, for failing to maintain her seven law office trust accounts in compliance with […]
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Bill to provide more protections for defense lawyers clears House panel
Rep. Pat Maney A measure offering greater protection to defense counsel and enhancing the penalties for anyone who attacks any court-appointed counsel or defense counsel acting in their capacity was reported favorably by the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee February 9. HB 71, filed by Rep. Patt Maney, R-Shalimar, would amend F.S. §775.0823, which outlines penalties […]
Rawan Bitar named managing editor of The Florida Bar Journal
Rawan Bitar Journal & News veteran editor Rawan Bitar has been named managing editor for The Florida Bar Journal. Bitar has worked at the Bar for more than nine years. She began her career here as an editorial assistant with the Bar’s Legal Publications Office in December 2013. Six months later, Bitar moved to the […]
Be a healthy lawyer
Jim Vickaryous Back at work for the new year, I put on my suit and tie. My shirt collar was too snug, my suit tighter than I would like. I looked into the mirror and knew that this year’s me needs to slim down (or buy a bigger suit). I resolved to buy a new […]
Amendments to Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.320 (Continuing Judicial Education)
Amendments to Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.320 (Continuing Judicial Education)