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A House panel has approved a measure that sponsors say is needed to protect city and county attorneys from stalkers and potential violence. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 18-0 on Wednesday to approve HB 103 by Rep. Kristen Arrington, D-Kissimmee. The measure would shield from public view the personal identifying information of county attorneys,…

A House panel approved a measure Wednesday that sponsors say will enhance the state’s effort to combat property fraud. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 18-0 to approve HB 285 by Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, D-Coconut Creek. The measure would shield from public view the personal identifying information of property owners who register for an anti-fraud…

The Florida Bar Foundation on December 7 officially changed its name to FFLA — which stands for Funding Florida Legal Aid — to underscore its mission of supporting critical civil legal aid programs. “Funding Florida Legal Aid succinctly describes what we do, making it easier for everyone to understand the role we play,” said Murray…

The Florida Bar has released the case problem for those wanting to compete in its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition, an event that provides Florida students with “a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy.” This competition offers high school students the opportunity to gain a first-hand…