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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 Florida Bar issuing a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms, and local bars that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service. What Chat GPT-4 impact may be on the paral...

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 Foundation taking in $45.5 million in IOTA collections during fiscal year 2022-23. The Jacksonville University College of Law welcoming its second class. The Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee announci...

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 Bar members soon receiving an emailed survey from the Judicial Circuit Assessment Committee asking for their input as it considers whether the state’s 20 judicial circuits should be consolidated. An effort to scrub so-called “Z” w...

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 new Standing Committee on Cybersecurity & Privacy Law aiming to help lawyers protect themselves, and their clients, from a constantly evolving threats. A fake law firm website impersonating Florida lawyers. Second Circuit Judge Jo...

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 new Special Committee on AI Tools & Resources meeting for the first time The Florida Supreme Court authorizing judicial circuits to test the concept of an “online court” for resolving small claims cases. The Bar’s Family Law...

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 recent Supreme Court order revising minimum continuing legal education requirements. The launch of Decorum. Law which offers free professionalism resources for developing and seasoned legal leaders across Florida and challenges users to...

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 introduction of Nota – a free financial platform that helps small law firms and solo lawyers manage trust accounts and adhere to accounting requirements being added to The Florida Bar’s Member Benefits  lineup. The Florida Supreme Cou...

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 Supreme Court appointing a committee to consider whether a consolidation of the state’s existing 20 judicial circuits is warranted.   A measure that makes plaintiffs eligible for up to $50,000 in attorney fees if they can convince a c...

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: Scott Westheimer being sworn in as the 75th president of The Florida Bar and pledging to focus on the Bar’s core mission in the year ahead. Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz "State of Florida’s Judiciary" address. New Young Lawyers Divisi...

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 preview of the 2023 Annual Florida Bar Convention. The rules committees’ response to a Bar consultant’s recommendations for streamlining the rule development process. The Florida Courts E-Filing Authority released its May stats for the...

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 preview of the 2023 Master’s Seminar on Ethics. Tallahassee's Kerri Bowden being named Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year. Suwannee County Clerk Barry Baker becoming president of the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers  The ...

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 launch of Counsel to Counsel , a unique mentorship program facilitated virtually through the MentorcliQ software. Dade Legal Aid’s “Nuts & Bolts of Divorce Family Law” seminar drawing 120 participants.  Supreme C...

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: Chief Judge Meredith Sasso of the Sixth District Court of Appeal being elevated to the Florida Supreme Court. Sasso is the seventh woman to serve on the Supreme Court and with her appointment, there will be three women sitting on the cour...

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 proposed rule to prohibit Florida lawyers from threaten other professionals with negative social media posts or administrative complaints just to gain an advantage in a civil dispute. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners being given more...

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 voting to promote the greater use of remote technology for some routine criminal matters. It's up to the Supreme Court now. Bay Area Legal Services launching and app and website designed to help Florida’s foster...

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 end of permanent alimony if Florida, if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs recently passed legislation. The Legislature's spending plan for FY 2022-23 includes pay raises for the judiciary and court employees. The Florida Conference of Circu...

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 mental health and wellness program focusing on "Harnessing the Power of Stress, Developing Grit, and a Growth Mindset." A Criminal Rules Committee proposal to make it easier to use communications technology for routine hearings....

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: House and Senate conferees hard at work reconciling the proposed House and Senate budgets. The measure eliminating permanent alimony in Florida fast on its way to passage. The latest Florida Bar Journal examining cybersecurity for lawyer...

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 17th Circuit's plan to deal with 28,000 newly filed civil case. The House Judiciary Committee voting to ban deposing sexual assault victims younger than 18, absent a showing of good cause. The award winning Coast to Coast Legal Ai...

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: House and Senate spending proposals for 2023-24 differ when it comes to court spending priorities, but both consider pay raises. The measure aimed at retooling Florida’s alimony laws stands ready for a floor vote. The Young Lawyers Divisi...

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 bills to end permanent alimony in Florida are on the move. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners have published revised test specifications. The #YLDMoneyTalk series empowers young lawyers with practical knowledge regarding financial pla...

Week of March 27, 2023 The major civil litigation reform package has become law. Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston is stepping down. Legislation to end permanent alimony in Florida is advancing with the support of the Family Law Section, and more.

Week of March 20, 2023 Civil litigation reforms moving quickly through the Legislature, A warning from Attorney General Ashley Moody about tax identity theft, Courthouse lactation rooms, and more.

Week of March 13, 2023 Civil litigation reform package moves, UF’s law dean moving on to Barnard College, Alimony reform package filed, and more.

Week of March 6, 2023 Legislative preview, Clerk of Court funding, Board of Governors actions, and more.