Navigation Melissa Korn Wall Street Journal reporters Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz — who co-wrote “UNACCEPTABLE: Privilege, Deceit & the Making of the College Admissions Scandal” — will headline the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual celebration, “A Supreme Evening 2023” January 26 in Tallahassee. Jennifer Levitz
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Special session next week will focus on property insurance reforms
House and Senate leaders announced their gameplan Tuesday for a December 12-16 special session, issuing a proclamation that calls for major property insurance reforms. Lawmakers will pass reforms to provide Floridians “reliable and affordable property insurance,” and other legislation to bring “specific tax relief and financial assistance” to victims of hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Senate […]
More than 11,000 volunteer nationwide have participated in the ABA Free Legal Answers online clinic
The ABA Free Legal Answers online clinic fielded more than a quarter-million questions from indigent and low-income Americans by November and recruited more than 11,000 volunteer attorneys nationwide since its 2016 debut, the group announced. Florida Free Legal Answers remains a leading performer among all the participating jurisdictions, according to the latest statistics. Since Hurricane […]
Elisha Cohen Frank — 1970-2022
Elisha Frank With heavy and broken hearts, we announce the death of our dear friend and treasured colleague Elisha Cohen Frank. Elisha passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at age 52 on September 16, 2022, after a brief illness. Elisha leaves behind her husband, Mike Frank, and their children Harrison, Carter, and Kyle. Her first husband, […]
Foundation seeks nominations for Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award
Jane Curran The Florida Bar Foundation is accepting nominations for the Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award until February 15. The award is named in honor of The Florida Bar Foundation’s first executive director, who, over her 32-year career, was responsible for implementing the nation’s first Interest on Trust Accounts (IOTA) program and spearheading virtually […]