The Florida Bar News
The May 15 edition of The Florida Bar News is now online with stories including:

• Court budget cuts spell the loss of 299 positions
• State attorneys and PDs also struggle with budget hits
• Court panel recommends rule for complex litigation

Learn how to use Fastcase Thursday!
Learn how to accelerate your legal research with Fastcase ­ and at the same time get one hour of general CLE credit. Fastcase is a free benefit to Florida Bar members. A Web-based tutorial on Fastcase will be offered Thursday, May 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now.

2008 Annual Florida Bar Convention
Register Online for the Annual Convention held at Boca Raton Resort & Club June 18-21.To get the Bar rate, make hotel reservations by May 21 or until Bar's room block is sold out. Speaker for the Judicial Luncheon June 19 is Harold Hongju Koh, dean of Yale Law School. The Friday Night Dinner and Show will feature political satire of The Capitol Steps and music of the Soul Survivors.

Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases
The Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases has proposed a reorganized book of jury instructions for civil cases. Comments on the proposed reorganization should be submitted to Tracy Raffles Gunn, Committee Chair, Fowler White Boggs Banker, P.A., 501 East Kennedy Blvd. Suite 1700, Tampa 33602. Comments may also be e-mailed to her at tgunn@gunnappeals.com or faxed to her at (813) 229-8313. Comments must be received by May 15 to ensure that they are considered by the committee. The book may be viewed online.

Bar Examiners Deadline Extended
Lawyer applicants are being sought to fill three vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The application deadline is May 23 see the release for details.