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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. -
Registration Now Open for the 2025 High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The Florida Bar today announced the commencement of its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition, an event that provides high school students in Florida with a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy. -
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Chair and Vice-chair 2024-25
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission held a public Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024 to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025. Steven E. Martin was named Chair and Paul Giordano was named Vice-Chair. -
First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Applicants for Circuit and County Court Judicial Vacancy and Interview Schedule
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received applications from the individuals listed below to fill the two vacancies on the First Judicial Circuit Court (two vacancies) and the vacancy on the Santa Rosa County Court (one vacancy). -
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced one judicial vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the creation of a new Circuit Court judgeship. -
Call for Nominations for the 2024 Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop
Nominations are now being accepted for reporters to attend the 33rd Annual Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop, which will be held in Tallahassee on Oct. 7 and 8. -
Nominate a Florida Lawyer for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
Nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, law firms and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service as well as judges that have served the public as it relates to pro bono legal services is now open. -
Florida Bar opens nominations for 2025 Pro Bono Service Awards
The Florida Bar has issued a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms, and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service. -
Nextgen Bar Exam Pre-test Set for October in Miami — July Examinees Invited to Participate and Earn $1,500
Participants are required to make a good-faith effort on the exam but are not expected to study for it. -
Scott Westheimer Recognized for His Contributions to the Profession
Scott Westheimer, The Florida Bar’s immediate past president, was named to the 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 Class, in recognition of his “exceptional contributions as one of the top 50 most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the legal industry.”