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Advisory: Reporters’ Workshop High Profile Case Study: Marsy’s Law Webinar on Feb. 25
Join us for an online Reporters’ Workshop webinar High-Profile Case Study: Marsy’s Law to be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25. -
Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Chair and Vice-chair for 2025
The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission held a Zoom meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025 to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025. -
Young Lawyer Amber Kornreich of Miami to Be Honored for Pro Bono Service
Amber Kornreich is the recipient of the 2025 Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award. -
Craig E. Rothburd P.a. To Receive Commendation for Pro Bono Work
Craig E. Rothburd, P.A.— a Tampa-based law firm that has made pro bono service an integral part of the firm’s ethos — will receive the 2025 Law Firm Commendation from Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz at the annual Pro Bono Awards ceremony Jan. 16 at the Supreme Court of Florida. -
Submission and Registration Deadline Extended for the 2025 High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition is an event that provides high school students in Florida with a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy. -
Seeking Attorney Coaches: 2025 High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition is an event that provides high school students in Florida with a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy. -
Applicants Sought for Statewide Judicial Nomination Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, Attorney Vacancies (Second and Fourth Dca)
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, the vacancies will be filled during the Board’s March 28, 2025, meeting. -
Supreme Court Disciplines 6 Attorneys
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined six attorneys, revoking the license of two, suspending three and reprimanding one. -
10th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Applicants
The following is a list of the applicants for the position of Polk County, Circuit Court Judge for the Tenth Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Wayne M. Durden. -
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new judicial vacancies in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the resignations of Judge Sloan and Judge Fuller. -
1st Circuit Jnc Notice of Public Meeting
The First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will hold a public meeting. -
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Interview Schedule for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancies
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill two Circuit Court vacancies in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit created by the retirement of Judge Schreiber and Judge Steinbeck. -
10th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a Polk County, Circuit Court vacancy, created by the retirement of Judge Wayne M. Durden. -
Applicants Sought for Funding Florida Legal Aid – Board of Directors, Attorney Vacancies
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the FFLA Board of Directors. -
Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Applicants for Appointment to the Circuit Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. -
1st Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. DeSantis has announced a vacancy on the First Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court due to the retirement of Judge Gary Bergosh. -
20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Public Meeting
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will hold a public zoom meeting at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28th, 2024. -
Upcoming Statewide Meeting Set to Enhance Florida’s Circuit Professionalism Panels
The Board of Governors could be asked as soon as soon as December to weigh recommendations for improving the way Florida’s 20 local professionalism panels informally resolve complaints. -
Caba Advocates for New Miami Courthouse to Honor Civil Rights Pioneer Osvaldo Soto
The Cuban American Bar Association, among others, recently submitted a formal request to all members of the Miami-Dade County Commission and Mayor Levine Cava, seeking their consideration to name the new Miami-Dade courthouse in honor of Osvaldo Soto. -
The Florida Bar Activates Lawyer Misconduct Hotline, Public Resources as Florida Braces for Potential Hurricane
With a potential Category 3 hurricane expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, The Florida Bar is reactivating its Disciplinary Hotline to address resident concerns over potential professional misconduct and unlawful solicitation by lawyers in the storm’s aftermath.