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June 2, 2026
- 18:58 GMT
AI FILING CERTIFICATION, COURT BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS LEAD FLORIDA BAR NEWS BRIEFS
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of qualified candidates to fill one Hillsborough County court vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Leslie Schultz-Kin to the circuit bench …
Ava Arosemena, left, and Julian Garcia, right, of Miami Palmetto Senior High School, received college scholarships from Panter, Panter & Sampedro. "Investing in the future of our local students is one of the most rewarding initiatives we undertake …
A group of former Spirit Airlines employees has launched a proposed class action in the airline’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, accusing the carrier of abruptly terminating about 17,000 workers without the advance notice required under federal labor law.
A judge may not execute an affidavit prepared by counsel regarding the circumstances surrounding the judge’s submission of a letter of retirement, but may appear at a deposition concerning the same subject, keeping in mind the ethical constraints governing …
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Eddie E. Stephens III Eddie E. Stephens III, a board certified marital and family law attorney, will receive The Florida Bar’s 2026 Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Board Certification at The Florida Bar Convention in Orlando on June 18. The award …
‘AI Slop’ While the Fourth DCA’s frustration with inaccurate filings is understandable, labeling AI as “slop” overlooks its primary benefit: democratizing access to justice. For the vast majority of pro se litigants, the primary barrier to a fair hearing …
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