Some parties are being unfairly denied their right to a trial because amendments the Supreme Court adopted to arbitration rules in 2024 went too far, attorneys told justices Thursday. “In June 2024 this court adopted a proposed amendment from the committee …
Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of qualified candidates to fill a circuit court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Paul Huey. Judicial applications must be received by …
The Florida Supreme Court has approved a new board certification area in Insurance Coverage Law, giving lawyers who concentrate on the increasingly complex field a new way to demonstrate their expertise. The court’s October 8 opinion makes only minor …
A Florida man who held himself out as a cyberattack solutions expert paid off the attackers while keeping much larger sums for himself—creating a piggy-back type of cyber fraud scheme, a grand jury said in an indictment. Zohar Pinhasi, the owner of the …
The 19th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set the interview schedule to fill a vacancy created on the Saint Lucie County Court resulting from the elevation of Saint Lucie County Court Judge Jeffrey Walton Henriks to the 19th Circuit. The …
119 of Miami-Dade's top attorneys across 27 practice areas to be celebrated November 18 at the historic Biltmore Hotel The Miami-Dade Bar On October 10 listed the honorees of its 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards, which recognize the attorneys who …
A Florida Bar committee is hoping to raise the profile of “emeritus” lawyers, seasoned professionals who dedicate years of legal experience to pro bono service. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Catherine Peek McEwen sums up the initiative by issuing a general call to …
Random Game Container i Learn more Our news site introduces games and puzzles to engage readers. Please complete the quick puzzle below before reading the article. Sentencing can seem to many people like one of the most obscure parts of the criminal …
Oct 08, 2026 By Mark D. Killian Editor Every member must complete the two-credit-hour course titled "Professionalism Expectations: A Mandatory CLE for Members of The Florida Bar" Now required: Register for the free, on-demand course, " …
Cooley Law School students, from the left, Kimberly Ayala, Dahlia Despradel, and John Johnson earned runner-up honors at the National Puerto Rican Bar Association Moot Court Competition. Cooley Law School students reached the championship round of the …
Residents in need of legal assistance are invited to attend a free legal clinic hosted by the Second Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at R. Frank Nims Middle School in Tallahassee. This clinic is …
By Joanne Clark·Wednesday, October 7, 2026·3 min read Jamaican-born attorney Annika E. Ashton has become the first Black woman and Jamaican American to serve as Broward County attorney, taking over the county’s top legal post following the retirement of …
Florida Bar members personally reported providing just shy of 1.7 million hours of pro bono work last year and contributed almost $9.5 million to legal aid organizations, according to new figures gleaned from the Bar’s latest dues statements. The 1.7 …
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid recognized 10 attorneys and one law firm with the Kathy Para Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award. Those award recipients present at the September 24 Equal Justice Awards celebration are pictured along with current and former JALA …
Florida Supreme Court Justice Carlos G. Muñiz, second from the right in the first row, delivered a lecture titled, “A Catholic Judge’s Perspective on the Law,” at the St. Thomas University College of Law's Constitution Day celebration. Justice Muñiz …
The Florida Supreme Court has appointed a Sixth District Court of Appeal Construction Committee to provide policy direction and quarterly updates for the potentially $67 million facility. “A fixed capital outlay project of this magnitude warrants …
02 days 00:22:19
