Navigation Florida judges who are also hurricane victims should take extra steps to avoid even “the appearance of impropriety” when presiding over property insurance disputes, according to a new Judicial Ethics Advisory Opinion. The February 1 opinion — No. 2023-01 — was prompted by an inquiry to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee from a judge or […]
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Court sunsets ‘Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law’ board certification area
Citing a sustained drought in new applications, the Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to close the “Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law” board certification area. The February 2 opinion in “In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Chapters 6 and 21,” (Case No. SC22-1299) notes that the petition was prompted, in part, by […]
Dade Legal Aid’s annual pro bono recruitment seminar focused on probate and guardianship issues
Kristen Feuer, Dale Noll and Elizabeth Hughes talked up the benefits of pro bono at the recent Dade Legal Aid and the Miami Dade Bar Probate & Guardianship Committee recently held their annual pro bono recruitment seminar. Dade Legal Aid and the Miami Dade Bar Probate & Guardianship Committee recently held their annual pro bono […]
Online support group organized for Florida lawyers diagnose with bipolar or depression issues
The Bar’s Standing Committee on Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers is partnering with Florida Lawyers Assistance to form a new confidential online support group for lawyers with bipolar or depression diagnoses. The group, which holds its first online meeting on February 14, plans to meet every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. moving forward. Committee […]
Margaret O’Neill named managing editor of The Florida Bar’s Legal Publications
Maggie O’Neill The Florida Bar welcomes Margaret (Maggie) O’Neill as its new managing attorney editor for Bar Legal Publications. A member of both The Florida Bar and the State Bar of California, O’Neill has spent most of her 17-year legal career in private practice in family law and dependency matters as a solo practitioner.