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Faced with increasing threats, bill seeks to shield city and county attorneys

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,…

House Civil Justice Subcommittee moves bill aimed at preventing property fraud

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…

New name, same mission: Florida Bar Foundation becomes FFLA

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…

Case problem is now available for The Florida Bar’s Annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition

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…

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  1. The Florida Bar

    NEW NAME, SAME MISSION: FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION BECOMES FFLA

    The Florida Bar | Article | December 07, 2023
  2. Legal Discipline

    MIAMI ATTORNEY GRIECO FIGHTS FOR LAW LICENSE BEFORE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT

    WFLA Panama City | Article | December 06, 2023
  3. Civil Justice

    FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPEARS INCLINED TO UPHOLD DESANTIS’ SUSPENSION OF WORRELL

    Orlando Sentinel | Article | December 06, 2023
  4. Civil Justice

    JUDGE HEARS FLORIDA’S ARGUMENT THAT SCHOOL BOOK BANS ARE PROTECTED GOVERNMENT SPEECH

    USA Today Network – Florida | Article | December 06, 2023
  5. Criminal Justice

    WILL INSANITY DEFENSE SAVE MAN WHO ADMITS TO CORAL GABLES MURDERS FROM DEATH PENALTY?

    Miami Herald | Article | December 07, 2023

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