“If not judicial retention, what do you do?” It’s been almost 40 years since former Gov. Reubin Askew helped push through a series of court reforms that included the 1976 constitutional amendment creating merit selection and retention for Florida’s appellate bench, and his passion for the subject, as shown by that question, remains.
Putting 'teeth' in professionalism
Calling it “an in-house discussion between colleagues,” Supreme Court Justice Fred Lewis and the court’s Commission on Professionalism are inviting lawyers for a public hearing on ways to enforce professionalism standards, including through a grievance-type process.
18 jurists to face retention elections, 72 races set for the trial court ballot
Three Florida Supreme Court justices and 15 district court of appeal judges have qualified for merit retention on this year’s November election ballot. In the trial courts, there will be 32 contested circuit court contests on the August 14 primary ballot, while 170 circuit judgeships — mostly held by incumbents — were uncontested. On the county court bench, there are 40 races on the primary ballot, while 116 were elected or reelected without opposition.
State attorney, PD races are set
Eleven of the 19 state attorney offices in Florida will have contested races this fall, even though in eight of those cases the incumbent is seeking reelection. By contrast, only four public defender races will have contests this fall, all of which involve Republicans, and only two of which have challenges to incumbents.
Foundation suspends law student assistance grants
The Florida Bar Foundation has suspended its Law Student Assistance Grant Program temporarily due to severely reduced revenue from Florida’s Interest on Trust Accounts Program. The Foundation intends to restore its funding of law student assistance grants when IOTA revenue rises to pre-recession levels.
Most clerks expect to begin civil e-filing by July
Most Florida county court clerks are expected to meet the July 1 deadline to have the capability to accept electronic filing for all types of civil cases, although a few are likely to need a bit more time.
Then, Now, and Always... A Heritage of Leadership is an appropriate theme for the 62nd Annual 2012 Florida Bar Convention held June 20 - 23 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando/Kissimmee. Join your colleagues and participate in your choice of 14 CLE courses, 12 luncheons and special events, multiple committees and section meetings, General Assembly and more. Early online registration begins mid-April. Be sure to make your Hotel reservation early before rooms sell out. Review the full convention website for up-to-date details of the convention. |
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- February 2012 bar exam results
- NBA honors Holifield
- Courts say kids have a right to attend hearings
- Florida Legal Services attorney receives White House recognition
- Innocence Project of Florida hosts Miami fundraiser
- Jax Bar plans transactional law seminar
- Judge Ramirez retirement program set for May 25
- Teaching civics through literature
- Justice Teaching in Jacksonville
- Governor seeks JNC applicants
- Proposed rules for resolving professionalism complaints
- Hearing set on UPL issues involving community association managers
- Small claims rules amendments
- Amendments to the Rules of Juvenile Procedure
- Amendments to the Rule of Judicial Administration 2.140
- Berthiaume petitions for reinstatement
- Gonzalez petitions for reinstatement
- Greenfield petitions for reinstatement
- Murray petitions for reinstatement
Judicial Vacancies
- Orlando bankruptcy judge needed
- Two administrative law judge positions open in Tallahassee
- Fifth DCA has an opening
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In conjunction with The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention next month at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center in Kissimmee, the Annual Convention Committee has organized a community outreach initiative to raise funds for the Osceola Council on Aging food bank.
A triple treat of good news for the GALs
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FLORIDA COASTAL SCHOOL OF LAW in Jacksonville and the American Immigration Lawyers Association recently hosted the Fifth Annual Citizenship Day by helping more than 150 legal permanent residents in the Northeast Florida community apply to become U.S. citizens.
On the Move
Annual Wealth Protection 2012: Creating Wealth Certainty in an Uncertain World
Course Classification: Advanced Level, Live Presentation and Webcast: Friday, May 25, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 • 2301 SE 17 Causeway • Fort Lauderdale.
31st Annual Attorney Trust Officer Conference
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live Presentation: June 21 - 23, The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort * 2600 Tiburon Drive * Naples.
Florida Law Update 2012
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live & Webcast Location: Thursday, June 21, Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee
Criminal Law Update 2012
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live Presentation and Webcast: Thursday, May 17, Tampa Airport Marriott.
Annual Wealth Protection 2012: Creating Wealth Certainty in an Uncertain World
Course Classification: Advanced Level, Live Presentation and Webcast: Friday, May 25, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 • 2301 SE 17 Causeway • Fort Lauderdale
Real Estate Practice in Tough Times 2012
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live and Webcast Presentation: Friday, May 18, Tampa Airport Marriott
Joint Comparative Law CLE: The London Symposium
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, May 22 - 23, 2012, Charing Cross Hotel * The Strand * London, United Kingdom
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