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 …
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An Orange County judge won’t face a public reprimand after the Florida Supreme Court decided not to punish him for court comments and treatment of two public defenders. On Thursday, the court unanimously overturned the Judicial …
Noelle SheehanCourts are less forgiving of parties that do not preserve ESI broadly and expeditiously or those that fail to search, review, and produce ESI in a defensible manner. Put another way, an organization’s best defense against potential claims is …
The money comes from proceeds from a class-action lawsuit against a local property manager by Story Law Group. By Max Marbut | 5:00 a.m. July 24, 2026 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Jacksonville Area Legal Aid received a more than $37,000 cy pres award …
One of Florida’s largest property insurers won a major victory Wednesday from an appeals court, which found that a jury’s $335,000 award in a claims dispute over plumbing damages was far out of line with the evidence. “The verdict was several times higher …
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 …
The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has set an applicant interview schedule to fill two circuit court judicial vacancies resulting from the retirement of Judge Ramiro Mañalich and the passing of Judge Scott Carlin. The JNC will conduct …
'No family gets to court without that history of trauma' Every day, judges, attorneys, and court staff make decisions that shape people’s lives. As research increasingly shows that many behaviors bringing people into the courtroom are deeply rooted …
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