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FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Florida Board of Bar Examiners Changes Florida Bar Exam Date to Avoid the Primary Election
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners, with the approval of the Supreme Court of Florida, announces a change to the date of the August 2020 Bar Examination. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice issues new orders on Phase 3 pandemic procedures in the Florida state courts
Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady issued two new administrative orders on July 2, 2020, to provide more detailed guidance on the four-phase system the state courts will use to govern pandemic operations, especially focusing on Phase 3. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Fourth Judicial Circuit Implements New Procedures and Workarounds for Court Operations
Fourth Judicial Circuit Implements New Procedures and Workarounds for Court Operations Many innovative adjustments have been made to operations in the Fourth Judicial Circuit to keep the court moving forward during these challenging times. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: First Judicial Circuit Quickly Creates New Remote Processes
We are most proud of the speed with which we were able to transition the First Judicial Circuit to a remote model. -
Florida Bar explores expanding legal services to state residents
A committee of the Florida Bar will explore reforms to expand legal services to state residents while protecting the profession’s core values. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Canady delivers State of the Judiciary address at 2020 Florida Bar Convention
Chief Justice Charles Canady delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address during the 2020 Virtual Annual Convention of the Florida Bar. -
Citizens Property Insurance sues suspended lawyer accused of serial litigation
The state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is suing a law firm recently identified by the Florida Bar as a serial bad actor in insurance litigation, arguing that multiple defendants’ conduct led to millions of dollars in losses for Citizens. -
Local chief judges given more flexibility on restarting Florida jury trials
Efforts by Florida judicial officials to reopen court operations safely in the wake of the coronavirus remain a work in progress as the Florida chief justice granted more authority to local judges to determine when in-person jury trials can resume. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice issues emergency order extending suspension of jury trials through July 17 & amending other pandemic jury procedures
Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady on June 8, 2020, issued a memorandum providing new guidelines for the state courts on a resumption of in-person court proceedings during the pandemic. -
High court suspends Coral Gables lawyer whose firm filed thousands of property claims
The Florida Supreme Court this week approved an emergency suspension order sought by the Florida Bar against Coral Gables attorney Scot Strems, whose firm has filed thousands of first-party property claims against insurers. -
Plaintiff's attorneys challenge AOB property insurance reform law
An assignment-of-benefits claim filed over hurricane damage to condo properties in Broward County may become the launch pad for an effort to overturn an AOB property insurance reform bill signed into law last year. -
Appointment of Francis, Couriel expands Florida high court's diversity
MIAMI – Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded cultural diversity on the Florida Supreme Court and highlighted the concept of judicial restraint Monday when he named Caribbean-American Renatha Francis and Cuban-American John Couriel to fill two judicial vacancies. -
Florida courts look at possibility of continuing virtual arguments even after pandemic ends
TALLAHASSEE – The use of virtual arguments by attorneys in court cases have been so successful that it might continue even after the pandemic is over, a spokesman for the Florida Supreme Court said. -
Florida legal changes brought about by COVID-19 may be here to stay
New Florida legal procedures put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, such as a greater reliance on remote workforces and attending hearings using video-conferencing technology, will likely remain even after the crisis subsides. -
Florida's scheduled July bar exam won't be delayed despite health concerns
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners has given the go-ahead to proceed with the standardized test for law school graduates on July 28 and July 29 despite health concerns in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. -
Florida Supreme Court selections delayed as DeSantis focuses on coronavirus response
Gov. Ron DeSantis has again delayed his timetable to name two new state Supreme Court justices as he continues to concentrate his attention on the coronavirus situation. -
Recreational marijuana foes refine arguments as state Supreme Court hearing nears
Some opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida say a new state law will provide additional avenues for the state Supreme Court to reject the measure. -
Coronavirus ushering in a more efficient, technologically savvy legal system, observers say
Despite a few embarrassing glitches, the increased use of time-saving video-conferencing technologies by Florida judges and attorneys may be the silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic, according to legal observers. -
Miami judges sanctioned over endorsement of nonprofit Our Kids
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded four judges because they allegedly endorsed a nonprofit group that was competing for a $500 million foster child services contract with the State Department of Children and Families. -
Florida Chamber applauds DeSantis for signing ballot initiative bill
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is applauding Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill adding new requirements for amending the state’s constitution through ballot initiatives.