Navigation When it convenes December 3 on Amelia Island, the Board of Governors is expected to weigh a host of issues, from a special committee’s highly anticipated recommendations for improving professionalism, to a proposed rule change that would require Bar members to indicate their retired status. In June, President Michael Tanner formed the Special Committee for […]
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Reporters’ Workshop Session covers redistricting and the courts
The Florida Bar Media & Communications Law Committee and the Florida Supreme Court present a free Reporters’ Workshop session about elections and the courts. The remote workshop session is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, November 18. Registration is required. Do so before the event at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j91Jv4n9Rbq1gfPytPvVMw
Chief Justice Canady amends health and safety protocols, requires certain in-person hearings
Chief Justice Charles Canady Chief Justice Charles Canady amended an existing order about health and safety protocols in state courts November 4 providing for the voluntary use of face coverings in courthouses and requiring Baker and Marchman act hearings to be conducted in-person. The changes to the temporary health and safety protocols are made to […]
Hundreds of Bar members oppose special committee proposals
As a young lawyer trying to get new business and clients, Kay Lewis found accountants a good source of referrals. But some of them came with pressure to share her fees with the referring accountant — something she refused. Lewis is concerned that such pressure would be inevitable with the Special Committee to Improve the […]
Bill would retroactively reduce sentences for some crimes
Sen. Darryl Rouson A Senate panel has approved a criminal justice reform measure that would retroactively apply reduced sentences for some crimes. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 276 by Sen. Darryl Rouson, R-St. Petersburg. There is no House companion.