Navigation The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education is currently accepting applications from board certified members due to recertify in 2022. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification demonstrates a lawyer’s significant commitment to and experience in a specialty field of law. Board certified lawyers have dedicated themselves to a heightened […]
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Lawmakers approve bill to do away with permanent alimony
Sen. Joe Gruters The Legislature has agreed to abolish permanent alimony, give ex-spouses who pay alimony a “pathway to retirement,” and create a legal presumption that equal time sharing is in a child’s best interest. The House voted 74-42 on March 9 to approve SB 1796 by Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Ft. […]
BLSE accepting nominations for annual certification awards
The Board of Legal Specialization and Education is currently accepting nominations for its two annual board certification awards — The Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award, which recognizes the board certified lawyer of the year, and the Excellence in the Promotion of Board Certification Award. The 2022 awards will be presented by Supreme Court Chief Justice […]
Baker and Marchman acts legislation headed to the governor
Sen. Aaron Bean The Legislature has agreed to “tweak” the Baker and Marchman acts, laws that govern the voluntary and involuntary treatment of Floridians with mental health and substance use disorders, respectively. The House voted 117-0 on March 8 to approve SB 1844 by Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Jacksonville. Rep. Patt Maney, R-Ft. Walton Beach, sponsored […]
Lawmakers approve bill to carte for retired police K-9s
9K-9’s should be rewarded for a career spent collaring criminals, the Legislature has decided. The House voted 117-0 on March 8 to approve SB 226 by Sen. Bobby Powell, D-West Palm Beach. Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven, sponsored the companion, HB 25.