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Chief Justice Muñiz discusses ongoing civil justice reforms and the need for judicial independence at Board of Governors meeting

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New civil justice reforms “are a work in progress,” and Florida Bar leaders can help counter a growing threat to...

Georgetown’s Randy Barnett reflects on his journey to originalism at FSCHS dinner

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“Originalism can be summarized in a single sentence: The meaning of the Constitution should remain the same until it is...

Pro bono accolades, civil justice reforms, and Broward’s Felony Pre-Trial Drug Court on this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs

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The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now...

Chief Justice Muñiz discusses key changes to Florida’s civil justice system

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The recent amendments to Florida’s civil justice system are designed to ensure more efficient case management from the outset, impose...

Lawmakers briefed on Florida courts’ need

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Providing enough interpreters, court reporters, and other “due process resources” to keep cases moving efficiently remains one of the Florida...

FSU Law lecture series to feature former Ireland President Mary Robinson

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The Florida State University College of Law will host Mary Robinson — Ireland’s first female president, climate justice advocate, and...

Thomas A. Zehnder honored with Tobias Simon Pro Bono Award

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“It heals us, it restores us, and gives us hope again,” said Thomas A. Zehnder, reflecting on the profound impact...

Experts discuss impact of Florida’s sweeping civil justice reforms at packed ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale CLE

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A free, ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale lunchtime CLE regarding the Supreme Court’s new civil justice reforms nearly crashed the Zoom platform...

ABA Free Legal Answers surpasses 400k inquiries; nearly 100,000 pro bono hours served 

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Free Legal Answers, the virtual legal advice clinic sponsored by the ABA, hit a major milestone, crossing the 400,000-mark in...

Hot Topics in Evidence: live, advanced training coming to Orlando

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The advanced, live (in-person) training Hot Topics in Evidence will be held at the Orange County Bar Association in Orlando...