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February 1, 2026, On the Move

On the Move
Nicolas “Kaleio” Fong joined Garvin Injury Law. Shane Graves and Lauren Paolucci joined Phelps in Tampa. Denise Calle was promoted...

February 1, 2026, In Memoriam

In Memoriam
Janet Anderson, Fleming Island Admitted 2002; Died July 9, 2025 Hjalmar Berg, Jr. , Venice Admitted 1971; Died October 27,...

IOTA interest rate compromise bills move through the legislature

Top Stories
Bills designed to settle a dispute over how much interest banks must pay on lawyers’ trust accounts, which generate millions...

Chief Justice Muñiz stresses accountability, stewardship of courts at Supreme Court Historical Society dinner

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Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz emphasized accountability, efficiency, and stewardship of the judicial system as top priorities for the...

New FosterPower app tool aims to protect foster youth from human trafficking

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Human traffickers don’t prey on ignorance — they prey on need, says Mary Rose Maloney, a Bay Area Legal Services...

FFLA accepting nominations for 2026 Medal of Honor Awards until February 16

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FFLA is accepting nominations for its 2026 Medal of Honor Awards until February 16. The Medal of Honor Award is...

ABOTA honors Judges Fahnestock and Levenson with top awards

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The American Board of Trial Advocates’ Ft. Lauderdale Chapter has named 17th Judicial Circuit Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock its 2025...

Cooley Law School welcomes new students at Tampa Bay campus

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Cooley Law School welcomed 30 new students to its Tampa Bay campus during the evening program orientation for the spring...