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The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Board of Directors of FFLA approving the distribution of $119.6 million in IOTA funds to 35 legal aid organizations for 2026. A North Florida lawmaker proposing to give judges, police, elected officials, and other public servants grea...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Supreme Court declining to adopt a proposal that would have allowed out-of-state attorneys to temporarily become Florida Bar members practicing in some Florida government offices. Defendants who represent themselves being requ...

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A Volusia County lawmaker proposing a sweeping “AI Bill of Rights” that would protect consumers and parents, and give Floridians the right to sue for unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness. Unlicensed contractors potentially fa...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Two longtime members of The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors qualifying as candidates for president-elect in the Bar’s 2026 elections. Suspects caught repeatedly driving without a valid license facing more severe consequences under a bill...

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Justice Charles Canady closing the final oral argument of his Florida Supreme Court service with words that were as reflective as they were emotional. Gov. Ron DeSantis releasing a $117 billion spending plan for the coming fiscal year that...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Bar’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Committee sharing a series of practical steps to help lawyers reduce their exposure to cyber attacks. A Southwest Florida lawmaker’s efforts to enhance security for appellate court clerks...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Supreme Court once again asking lawmakers to add more trial judges. This year, the justices are certifying the need for 13 new circuit court judgeships and 12 for county courts. Local bar groups hoping for more flexibility in...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Justice Charles Canady — widely praised as ethical, principled, and deeply committed to public service — announcing he is stepping down from the Florida Supreme Court to begin a new role at the University of Florida. A bipartisan proposal...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee playing a critical role in guiding attorneys on the rules that govern the legal profession, helping ensure that lawyers uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and profes...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A House panel last week agreeing to reform Florida’s “sovereign immunity” system that caps damage awards in lawsuits against the government. Lawmakers turning their attention to artificial intelligence with several bills proposing guardra...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division hosting its first-ever Job & Resource Fair on March 6 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale — giving new attorneys a chance to meet top employers, network with colleagues, an...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Can a former state attorney defend clients charged by his former office. The Judicial Qualifications Commission getting a new executive director — and at a challenging time. A Florida Bar employee marking 55 years on the job. Florida Bar...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Florida courts prioritizing case management technology, judicial security, and salary improvements in their legislative budget request for the next fiscal year. The Florida Bar encouraging attorneys to take just five minutes to make a dif...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Bernie McCabe Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse set to open later this year in St. Petersburg — on time and on budget. Women now making up 41.4% of Florida Bar members. Florida prosecutors and public defenders asking lawmaker...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A Treasure Coast lawmaker working to restore the rights of adult children and parents to recover non-economic damages in wrongful death cases involving medical negligence. Florida’s clerks of court helping tens of thousands of people seek...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Board of Governors signing off on a Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section proposal to add Insurance Coverage Law to the Bar’s current roster of 27 board certification areas. Florida lawyers gaining access to a powerful statewid...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A South Florida lawmaker is renewing efforts to make it easier for domestic violence victims to obtain protective court orders. Registration is now open for The Florida Bar’s annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Com...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Two Florida county court judges being featured in a national live forum later this month hosted by the advocacy group  Speak Up for Justice. Chuck Bowen — chief privacy officer at Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and a member of th...

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Clients creating serious risks for their attorneys by using AI to draft legal documents. The Florida Supreme Court requiring all Bar members to designate an “inventory attorney.” A new survey finding 63% of registered voters expressed “a g...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Sarasota attorney Thomas Tucker catching something small… but potentially serious.   Just 47 cents. But when it showed up as an unauthorized debit in his trust account, Tucker didn’t brush it off. More than 1,100 Florida lawyers adopting...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A petition that would allow out-of-state attorneys to temporarily join The Florida Bar and practice in certain state government offices. A proposed rule to address concerns about witness coaching during remote depositions. A proposal from...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Federal judges speaking out about continued threats and harassment.   Artificial intelligence continuing to evolve and The Florida Bar working just as fast to strike a balance between harnessing its potential and mitigating its risks.   A...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Florida Bar’s Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Program, a free service designed to help resolve these disputes fairly, privately, and efficiently. The Florida Bar hosting its inaugural Paralegal Conference on Friday, March 6, a...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Bar’s Practice Resource Center releasing a new podcast titled “Early Succession Planning Protects Your Clients and Secures Your Future.” Registration opening this week for  Counsel to Counsel , a free, app-based mentoring program stro...

The latest edition of  Florida Bar News Briefs , a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Board of Governors deciding not to comment on the Florida Supreme Court’s recent revisions to an interim suspension rule, after receiving assurances that lawyers’ due process rights remain protected. LSC President Ron Flagg saying a p...