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The Florida Bar Press Releases

585 Press Releases
  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW GETS AHEAD OF EVOLVING LEGAL RECRUITING LANDSCAPE

    St. Thomas University College of Law is launching its 2026-27 recruiting calendar early as part of an effort to give employers greater flexibility and students earlier access to career opportunities. With legal recruiting moving earlier and becoming …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    ACOSTA HOSTS STUDENT LAW ACADEMY TO MARK 30-YEAR CAREER MILESTONE

    Winifred L. Acosta A large group of students from North Florida and South Georgia gathered in Live Oak on May 16 for a Law Academy hosted by Winifred L. Acosta to commemorate her 30th anniversary as a member of The Florida Bar and a public servant. The …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    19TH CIRCUIT JNC SETS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

    Interviews to fill the vacancies resulting from resignation of 19th Circuit Court Judge William L. Roby and Martin County Judge Kathleen H. Roberts will be conducted in person on June 12 at the Martin County Courthouse, 4th Floor Conference Room, on the …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    GOVERNOR APPOINTS FOUR TO THE BENCH

    Gov. Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments May 19. Cary A. “Bo” Hardee III of Madison to serve as judge on the Third Judicial Circuit Court Hardee has owned Hardee Law Firm since 2011. Previously, he worked as a partner at Caminez and Hardee, P …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    IMMIGRANTS SAY THEY ARE BEING TARGETED BY FAKE LAWYERS

    A South Florida immigration attorney is raising the alarm about fake lawyers on social media. The warnings comes after someone tried to impersonate him. 7’s Courtney Allen investigates. Edith is a US citizen, raised in Guatemala. She says her world …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    FLORIDA LAWYER, INFLUENCER DAUGHTER ARRESTED IN ALLEGED MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT

    A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested in California, and her dad, a lawyer, has been arrested in Florida – both accused of conspiring with each other to pay a hitman $10,000 to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, all stemming from a …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

    SUFFERING IN SILENCE NO MORE – PART II

    Judge Lauren Brodie and her daughter, Allison. When I wrote “Suffering in Silence No More” in November 2018, I shared what I had learned dealing with my children's addiction over many years. I decided I could no longer suffer in silence because it had …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

    Layton petitions for Bar reinstatement

    Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Ryan M. Layton has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Layton was suspended from the practice of law for one-year effective December 27, 2024, for neglecting a number of his clients’ cases, failing to keep the …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

    Fifth DCA JNC extends application deadline to June 5

    As a result of the announced retirement of Judge Jordan Pratt, there is a vacancy to be filled on the Fifth District Court of Appeal.   Complete unredacted and redacted applications for the vacancy must be received before 5 p.m. p.m. on Friday, June 5, via …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

    More Florida Bar rules proposals

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

    Florida Bar rules proposals

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    VOLUNTARY BAR LEADERS CONFERENCE, PRISON SCAM WARNING, AND LPP CONCERNS ON FLORIDA BAR NEWS BRIEFS

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    GOVERNOR MAKES NINE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

    Gov. Ron DeSantis made nine judicial appointments on May 18. Knute Nathe of Dade City to serve as judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Nathe has served as a county court judge for Pasco County since his appointment by the governor in 2023. …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    LAWYER OF THE YEAR AND LIBERTY BELL AWARDS PRESENTED

    Daniel Nunn Jr. awarded Lawyer of the Year; Leon Jackson named Liberty Bell winner By Max Marbut | 5:05 a.m. May 18, 2026 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! The Jacksonville Bar Association and the D.W. Perkins Bar Association celebrated Law Day together with …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    FIRST CIRCUIT JNC SETS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

    The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received applications from the individuals listed below to fill the vacancy on the Santa Rosa County court due to the elevation of Judge Matthew Gordon. The JNC will convene at 1 p.m. local time on Monday, …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    HOW A SOUTH FLORIDA ATTORNEY TURNED HIS CLIENTS' $84K RECOVERY INTO A $47.8M JURY VERDICT

    A Miami-Dade jury has returned a $47.8 million verdict in a luxury Golden Beach real estate dispute that began as a fight over an $84,000 broker commission and ended with what the plaintiff’s attorney described as a landmark punitive damages award in a …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    11TH CIRCUIT JNC SETS INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

    The 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will hold the previously-announced May 19 interviews to fill vacancies on the circuit and county courts at Jones Day, 600 Brickell Avenue, 34th Floor, in Miami. The schedule follows: 2:30 p.m. – Anette Marie …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    RON DESANTIS ANNOUNCES NINE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS ACROSS FLORIDA

    Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nine judicial appointments Monday, filling vacancies on circuit and county courts in Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Miami-Dade counties. The appointments include several current county court judges who will move to circuit court …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR VACANCY ON 5TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL

    $50 For the first 12 months, then only $75 per year What's included: ✓ Unlimited digital access to JaxDailyRecord.com ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Thursday (optional) ✓ Newsletter of daily business …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

    FLORIDA LAWYERS HELPLINE PROMOTES EARLY INTERVENTION AND WELL-BEING

    Need support — or just want to stay ahead of stress? Here are quick answers about The Florida Lawyers Helpline, including what’s new and how to access confidential, no-cost resources. Q: What is it? A: It’s a confidential mental health and well-being …

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