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

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.

2008 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference
Register now for the 2008 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference that will be held at the Saddlebrook Resort, July 18-19. The keynote speaker for the conference is Nora Bergman, Atticus Practice Advisor.

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.

Seeking Public Member for Board of Bar Examiners
Members of the public are invited to volunteer on or before May 30, 2008, for a three-year term on the Florida Board of Board Examiners. See the News Release for the application and details.