Navigation Florida lawmakers extended the 60-day session to complete work on a $112.1 billion spending proposal, the only bill the Constitution requires them to pass. Of the 3,735 bills filed, 285 were sent to the governor’s desk, with a few still entering the pipeline a day after adjournment. Left on the cutting room floor were several […]
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FSU Law wins national cybersecurity moot court competition
Nicholas “Niko” Athanas and Jackson “Jack” Boudet For the second year in a row, the Florida State University College of Law Moot Court Team took first place in the UCLA School of Law Cybersecurity Moot Court Competition, which took place virtually on March 12. Twenty-two law school teams participated in the competition, including teams from […]
Solo & Small Firm Section plans Hawaii trip, CLE event
Three Men Juggling Fire in Hawaii – Fire Dancers Join the Solo & Small Firm Section May 27–June 5 for its annual “out-of-country” CLE trip, this year an in-country visit to the islands of Hawaii and Oahu. The May 31 CLE program will offer specialty credits in technology, professionalism, ethics, and well-being with a local […]
Court budget set
The Florida Legislature wrapped up an overtime session by granting final approval to a $112.1 billion budget that includes $50 million for a Sixth District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, the first new district court since 1979. The House voted 105-3 and the Senate 33-0 on March 14 to approve an FY 2022-2023 spending proposal, […]
Florida clerks celebrate 2022 Sunshine Week
This week, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) are celebrating 2022 Sunshine Week, an annual recognition honoring Florida’s commitment to transparency and government in the sunshine. “Clerks of Court are excited to celebrate Sunshine Week and highlight the instrumental role we play in supporting transparency in county government and the court system,” said Manatee County […]