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Board expands free trust accounting options, advances budget and rule changes " The Florida Bar
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (727+ words) Bar President-elect Michael Fox Orr presented a plaque from the Board of Governors to outgoing Bar President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes as a token of appreciation at the May 15 board meeting in Miami. The Florida Bar Board of Governors is expanding…...
Next-Gen Leadership Summit empowers students across Palm Beach County
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (367+ words) Approximately 100 Palm Beach County middle and high school students recently gathered for the "Next-Gen Leadership Summit: Lead With Integrity" at Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton. The Next-Gen Leadership Summit was a one-day experience designed to introduce young people to…...
DOAH's OJCC Certified Scholars program graduates 12 lawyers from across the state
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (452+ words) [caption id="attachment_559719" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Scholars Committee member and 2025 scholar Gina Jacobs, from the left, Judge Ralph Humphries, Judge Brian Anthony, Holley Akers, Josh Higgins, Jesse Rowe, Isidora Eickelmann, Brena Spraker, Mark Lee, Evan Kegler, Will Ramhofer, Elaura Hodgetts, Ingrid…...
Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. , on the Constitution, the courts, and the rule of law
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (373+ words) As The Florida Bar marks its 75th year, the News continues revisiting moments in the profession's history " and few carry more significance for lawyers than the 1987 bicentennial of the U. S. Constitution. In the June 1988 issue of the Florida Bar Journal, past Bar…...
Supreme Court asked if capital defendants with private lawyers can get taxpayer-funded co-counsel
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (833+ words) The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether a first-degree murder defendant who has a private lawyer is entitled to a co-counsel at taxpayer expense. Last week, the Third District Court of Appeal said "No," and overturned a…...
11th Circuit JNC lists nominees for four judicial openings
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (162+ words) The 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated the following individuals for appointments to the 11th Judicial Circuit court for vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Jose Rodriguez and Marcia Caballero and two vacancies on the Miami-Dade County court created by…...
Miami-Dade, Broward courts issue unified AI disclosure rules
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (655+ words) Stressing the need for uniformity, Miami-Dade and Broward courts on Wednesday jointly issued new administrative orders regarding the disclosure and verification of AI-generated court submissions. "The Eleventh Judicial Circuit recognizes the importance of consistency and uniformity in the administration of…...
Changes are coming to the lawyer advertisement filing system
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (171+ words) Following last year's move to a paperless advertisement opinion system, more changes to the review process for lawyer advertisements are on the way. In accordance with the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the advertisement filing fee will increase for…...
Governor appoints four to the bench
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (294+ words) Gov. Ron De Santis announced four judicial appointments May 19. Cary A. "Bo" Hardee III of Madison to serve as judge on the Third Judicial Circuit Court Hardee has owned Hardee Law Firm since 2011. Previously, he worked as a partner at Caminez…...
Acosta hosts student law academy to mark 30-year career milestone
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (155+ words) Nearly 70 students from North Florida and South Georgia gathered in Live Oak on May 16 for a Law Academy hosted by Assistant U. S. Attorney Winifred L. Acosta to commemorate her 30th anniversary as a member of The Florida Bar and a public servant. The…...