Navigation Alana Greer The Public Interest Law Section has awarded Alana Greer its Allan H. Terl Civil Rights Award in recognition of her “excellence in advocacy on behalf of the civil rights of Floridians.” Greer is the director and co-founder of Community Justice Project, where she supports community led campaigns for racial justice and human rights. […]
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Florida Bar Tech Helpline earns high marks
The Florida Bar Tech Helpline is continuing to earn high marks for customer satisfaction, according to a June survey. “Excellent communication and assistance,” read one anonymous response. “Outstanding. Thank you.” Hoping to help members navigate the pandemic, the Board of Governors recruited LawTech Partners to conduct a three-month beta test of a non-emergency, remote tech […]
The Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy, Class IX, Year in Review
Each Leadership Academy class is tasked with completing a project that not only relates to the legal profession or community but promotes the leadership skill building of the Fellows, while assisting in helping to improve the legal profession for Florida attorneys and citizens. Class IX’s project aimed to highlight the importance of pro bono service […]
Governor vetoes alimony legislation
Nearly three months after it sparked a heated debate in both chambers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed an alimony reform measure citing its retroactivity. SB 1796 would have abolished permanent alimony, given ex-spouses who pay alimony a “pathway to retirement,” and created a legal presumption that 50-50 timesharing was in the best interest of a child. “If […]
Clerk funding stabilization bill signed by the governor
Rep. Chuck Clemons Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off a multi-year legislative plan June 20 for shoring up the finances of Florida’s clerks of court — without raising filing fees. HB 397 by Rep. Chuck Clemons, R-Jonesville, had the unanimous back of both chambers. Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, sponsored the companion, SB 552.