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New Brightline discount aims to ease travel for Bar members

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A new Brightline Trains discount for Florida Bar members will make it easier for lawyers to spend more time on...

19th Circuit JNC calls for applicants to fill two judicial vacancies

Announcements
As the result of the resignation of 19th Circuit Court Judge William L. Roby and Martin County Judge Kathleen H....

Meints promoted to colonel in Army Reserve JAG Corps

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Steven Meints, a member of The Florida Bar since 2002, has been promoted to colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve...

Treasure Coast Bar Association marks its first year

Top Stories
The Treasure Coast Bar Association has become the first Black bar association established on Florida’s Treasure Coast, marking a milestone...

St. Thomas University College of Law Trial Team places second at national competition

News in Photos
St. Thomas University College of Law Trial Team too second place finish at the National Trial Competition (NTC) finals. Building...

Florida Supreme Court elects John Couriel as next chief justice

News in Photos
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously elected John D. Couriel as Florida’s next chief justice. He will begin his two-year term...

Justice for Kids hosts hospital rappelling event for pediatric patients

News Stories
First responders rappelled down the exterior of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as part of a “Be Your Own Hero” event...

From probate to pigskin: 1931 Bar meeting came with a sideline perk

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As The Florida Bar continues to mark its 75th year, we look back to the September 1931 Florida State Bar...

Mindfulness and seeing things more clearly

Columns
It is often said that mindfulness involves seeing things more clearly. While that idea is appealing, it can remain abstract...

Haggard Law Firm recognized for drowning prevention work

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The Haggard Law Firm in Coral Gables has been recognized by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) as a "Platinum...