July 28, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET SPCA Tampa Bay is facing an animal cruelty trial over the alleged mistreatment of a 350-pound pig named Waddles. The organization was initially cited after Waddles was reportedly found sunburnt and without proper care. SPCA …
Evan Robinson, from the left, Osi Usman-Aliu, and Ira Leesfield. Osikenoya “Osi” Usman-Aliu, a second-year student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, received the 2026 Leesfield Law Student Scholarship, continuing the program’s …
Joseph D. Lee, an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who has spent decades advocating for injured employees and their families, has joined the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County as a workers’ compensation attorney. Workers injured on the job …
A recent article by the National Center for State Courts warns about the threat AI-generated evidence poses to “public trust in the courts.” The article cites a California civil case from September 2025, as likely the first instance “where a deepfake was …
The Florida Bar has received a national marketing award from the Association for Continuing Legal Education for its promotional campaign supporting the inaugural Florida Bar Paralegal Conference. The Bar earned ACLEA's Best Award for Professional …
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A court challenge could reshape how Florida voters see a property tax amendment on ballots this fall. It has to do with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax plan. Lawmakers gave the okay earlier this year to put a measure on November’s …
Volusia County, FL - Volusia County has approved the creation of what officials say will be Florida's first county-operated public database of convicted domestic violence offenders, providing residents with easier access to qualifying criminal …
The University of Florida's Levin College of Law will establish a new endowed chair in constitutional law after receiving a $1 million gift from alumnus and Coral Gables attorney Hugh F. Culverhouse, Jr., university officials announced. "I am …
Voters are encouraged to visit The Vote’s in Your Court at TheVotesinYourCourt.com. (Created by DB Graphics with AI) With the 2026 general election rapidly approaching, The Florida Bar has updated its resources to assist voters with the state’s merit …
The Florida Bar will undertake a comprehensive review of its committees, sections, and divisions in an effort to streamline operations, President Michael Fox Orr told the Board of Governors July 17. Orr said the Program Evaluation Committee will develop …
Mike Redondo Miami lawmaker Mike Redondo’s law firm may represent a health-care provider before state regulators without violating Florida’s in-office representation ban, the Florida Commission on Ethics has determined. The commission voted unanimously …
Florida’s property insurance claims and lawsuits have dropped following the sweeping tort reform introduced by lawmakers in 2022 and 2023, but homeowners in the state are still paying the highest premiums in the nation, according to the latest data. At …
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — With about three weeks until Florida’s primary election, voters will see circuit and county court races on the Aug. 18 ballot, including judicial contests in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which covers Orange and Osceola counties. …
Justice Jorge Labarga and Judge Tara Paluck Lee County Judge Tara P. Paluck, described by colleagues as a steady leader, dedicated mentor, and tireless advocate for her community, is the 2026 county court recipient of the Chief Justice Award for Judicial …
The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission set an updated interview schedule to fill two circuit court judicial vacancies in the 20th Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Judge Ramiro Mañalich and the passing of Judge Scott …
A democracy is only as strong as the citizens who understand how it works. Florida has taken that idea to heart, investing in civic education from the earliest grades. This summer, in a Tallahassee event hall filled with middle schoolers, their families, …
Second-year appellate advocacy students from St. Thomas University College of Law presented oral arguments before judges of Florida's Third District Court of Appeal on July 10 as part of their Appellate Advocacy course. Students argued simulated …
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