Navigation Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), notice and opportunity for comment is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The public comment period is from Wednesday, August 3, 2022, to Friday, September 2, 2022. A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained […]
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Proposed board action
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its July 29, 2022, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
Scott Westheimer is ready to lead
Scott Westheimer was sworn in as the Bar’s president-elect at the Bar’s Annual Convention in Orlando with his wife, Tia, and children, Ayla and Arie, at his side. Long-time friend and colleague E. “Keith” DuBose says Westheimer devotes so much time to Bar service because he cares deeply about the profession. Newly sworn President-elect Scott Westheimer […]
Governor appoints three judges of compensation claims
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces three appointments to the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims June 24. Jill Jacobs of Satellite Beach to serve as a judge of compensation claims Jacobs has served as a deputy city attorney for the City of Palm Beach since 2015. Previously, she worked in private practice for over 25 […]
Gary Lesser sworn in as president of The Florida Bar
Florida Bar President Gary Lesser takes the oath of office as his wife, Jennifer, a Florida lawyer, and their three daughters, Rebecca, Lillian, and Josie look on. Lesser said he would not be where he is today without the help of great mentors and his first priority will be the creation of a statewide mentoring program focusing […]