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There were 2,139 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 467,686 in the last 365 days.

The Florida Bar Press Releases

154 Press Releases
  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

    BOARD EXPANDS FREE TRUST ACCOUNTING OPTIONS, ADVANCES BUDGET AND RULE CHANGES

    Bar President-elect Michael Fox Orr presented a plaque from the Board of Governors to outgoing Bar President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes as a token of appreciation at the May 15 board meeting in Miami. The Florida Bar Board of Governors is expanding free …

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  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

    Changes are coming to the lawyer advertisement filing system

    Online filing system is anticipated to go live this summer Following last year’s move to a paperless advertisement opinion system, more changes to the review process for lawyer advertisements are on the way. In accordance with the proposed budget for the …

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  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

    11th Circuit JNC lists nominees for four judicial openings

    The 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated the following individuals for appointments to the 11th Judicial Circuit court for vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Jose Rodriguez and Marcia Caballero and two vacancies on the …

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  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

    Supreme Court asked if capital defendants with private lawyers can get taxpayer-funded co-counsel

    The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether a first-degree murder defendant who has a private lawyer is entitled to a co-counsel at taxpayer expense. Last week, the Third District Court of Appeal said “No,” and overturned a trial judge’s …

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  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:35 GMT

    Miami-Dade, Broward courts issue unified AI disclosure rules

    Stressing the need for uniformity, Miami-Dade and Broward courts on Wednesday jointly issued new administrative orders regarding the disclosure and verification of AI-generated court submissions. “The Eleventh Judicial Circuit recognizes the importance of …

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  • Published on May 21, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

    FLORIDA MAY HAVE JUST CREATED A LIABILITY VACUUM FOR RIDESHARE COMPANIES

    Stuart Ratzan and Mario GiommoniUnder current Florida law, the “operator” of a fully autonomous vehicle is the car's computer system, not a person who can be held liable for roadway incidents. While this framework allows autonomous technology to …

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  • Published on May 21, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

    WHAT TO KNOW AS FLORIDA EXECUTES CHILD KILLER RICHARD KNIGHT TODAY

    Updated May 21, 2026, 2:18 p.m. ET UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Knight's appeals Florida is scheduled to execute death row inmate Richard Knight today for the 2000 Coral Springs stabbing murders of 21‑year‑old Odessia Stephens and her 4‑ …

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  • Published on May 21, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

    JUROR INTERVIEWS IN MIDWAY CASE TO BE HELD DESPITE LAWYER, JUROR TEXTS

    May 18, 2026, 12:16 p.m. CT Judge J. Scott Duncan has ruled that juror interviews can be held in Midway Water System case where juror misconduct is alleged. The judge ruled to continue despite a call to cancel the interviews based on text messages …

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  • Published on May 21, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

    FORMER MANAGING ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA INDICTED

    May 20, 2026Updated May 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m. ET A former federal prosecutor in Fort Pierce who worked on special counsel Jack Smith’s probe into President Donald Trump was indicted May 20 with smuggling out secret office documents — some of which were …

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  • Published on May 21, 2026 - 11:56 GMT

    JUDGE PAUSES FIU FREE SPEECH LAWSUIT OVER OFFENSIVE CHAT

    Updated May 19, 2026, 5:42 p.m. ET A federal judge has paused a lawsuit from four Florida International University students over a free speech dispute. The students are being investigated by the university for participating in an offensive group chat with …

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  • 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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