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FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JNC FORWARDS APPLICANTS TO GOVERNOR FOR CONSIDERATION FOR SUPREME COURT VACANCY

May 5th, 2023

Tallahassee – The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) interviewed 15 applicants for the Supreme Court vacancy on May 3, 2023, and has forwarded the following applicants to Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration. Michael Thomas McHugh Joshua Aaron Mize Thomas Nelson Palermo Meredith L. Sasso Jared Edward Smith John K. Stargel Redacted applications are…

DEADLINE EXTENDED: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE PARKER THOMSON AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL JOURNALISM IN FLORIDA AND THE SUSAN SPENCER-WENDEL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

May 4th, 2023

The entry deadline for 2023 The Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida and the Susan Spencer-Wendel Lifetime Achievement Award has been extended to May 26, 2023.  Submit nominations on The Florida Bar’s website. The first-place award recipients for The Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida will receive a cash…

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2022-2023 FLORIDA BAR HIGH SCHOOL APPELLATE BRIEF WRITING & MOOT COURT COMPETITION

May 4th, 2023

TALLAHASSEE – The final rounds of the 2022-2023 Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition were held in Tallahassee on May 2-3. The two-part program offered a unique opportunity to learn about the appellate process and what it is like to present a case in a true-to-life court experience. Students participating…

Reporters’ Workshop Session Highlights New Sixth District Court of Appeal, DCA Jurisdiction Changes

May 3rd, 2023

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Bar Media & Communications Law Committee and the Florida Supreme Court present a free Reporters’ Workshop about appellate courts in the state and the addition of a brand new Sixth District Court of Appeal. The remote workshop is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, May 23. The event is intended…

17TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FROM CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

May 1st, 2023

The Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission hereby gives notice of receipt of the following applications for the judicial vacancy of the Broward Circuit Court created by the retirement of Circuit Court Judge Patti Henning: Woody Robert Clermont Maxine K. Streeter Allana Robinson Woods Yves Pierre Laventure Lucy Ramos Miller Elaine Alexandra Carbuccia Haccord James Curry…

17TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANT INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR CIRCUIT JUDICIAL VACANCY

May 1st, 2023

On behalf of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, please be advised that the Commission will interview the following applicants for the vacancy created as a result of the retirement of Circuit Court Judge Patti Henning. Woody Robert Clermont 9:30 Maxine K. Streeter           9:42 Allana Robinson Woods 9:54 Yves Pierre Laventure 10:06 Lucy Ramos…

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL – 3RD DISTRICT VACANCY

May 1st, 2023

The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces that it will interview the following applications as candidates to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Eugene Zenobi. It is anticipated that the interviews will be available live via the thefloridachannel.org. Interviews will be held Via Video/Telephone. Interview Date: May 3, 2023: Silvia Marie…

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT VACANCY

May 1st, 2023

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) announces that it will interview the following candidates on May 3, 2023, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Ricky Polston. It is anticipated that the interviews will be available live via the The Florida Channel. Applicants should arrive 20 minutes before…

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 9 ATTORNEYS

April 28th, 2023

Summaries of orders issued from Mar. 30, 2023 to April 28, 2023 The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined nine attorneys, disbarring one, emergency suspending one, suspending five,  and reprimanding two. The Florida Supreme Court, The Florida Bar and…

Deadline extended for nonlawyer applicants to The Florida Lawyers Assistance Board of Directors

April 21st, 2023

The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking one nonattorney to serve a three-year term on The Florida Lawyers Assistance Inc. Board of Directors, commencing July 1, 2023. This 15-member Board assists the legal community in securing counseling and treatment for emotional and chemical dependency problems for lawyers. Applications will be accepted until the minimum…