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U.S. Middle District has a magistrate opening in Tampa

Announcements
The Middle District of Florida will appoint a full-time magistrate judge for a term beginning no earlier than August 1,...

Bar president-elect candidates answer questions from the News

Top Stories
The following questions were posed by the News to Bar president-elect candidates Paige Greenlee of Tampa and Jeff Rynor of Miami Beach....

Legislation seeks to clarify, expand Florida’s voluntary trial resolution process

Top Stories
Floridians would have easier access to private judges under a bill the Business Law Section contends would also help relieve...

13th Circuit Judge Darren D. Farfante to receive Distinguished Judicial Service Pro Bono Award

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Judge Darren D. Farfante of the 13th Judicial Circuit serving Hillsborough County is the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Judicial...

SJCLA 2025 Jay Grife Pro Bono Awards recognizes volunteers with over 100 pro bono hours

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The St. Johns County Legal Aid 2025 Jay Grife Pro Bono Awards, recognizing attorneys who have contributed over 100 hours...

Tanenbaum joins the Supreme Court

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Gov. Ron DeSantis on January 14 appointed First District Court of Appeal Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court...