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“There is life after practicing law,” says Lynn Dannheisser, who has taken down her lawyer’s shingle after 50 years as a Bar member. We celebrate her this #FeelGoodFriday because, in April, she debuted her first novel—a legal thriller.
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Politico: The state is seeking potentially millions in damages from Discord, claiming the company misled and deceived children and their parents about safety measures on the app.
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DBR: Despite missing the statute of limitations deadline and facing several hurdles associated with representing foreign parties, D. Fernando Bobadilla, a Miami attorney, secured a 7-figure verdict for a client allegedly defrauded by a Jax businessman.
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Florida Bar members have access to free trust accounting and billing software through The Florida Bar’s Member Benefits program. A new episode of the LegalFuel podcast explores how Smokeball Bill can help lawyers.
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Former Florida Bar President Michael Tanner has been appointed to aid a 16-member Supreme Court commission in its review of the state’s jury management practices, including 20-year-old jury panel size guidelines.
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According to a recent JEAC opinion, a judge may serve on the board of trustees of a Rotary Club and help manage and invest its funds, provided the judge does not personally solicit funds or participate in other fundraising activities.
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The Fourth DCA JNC has set the interview schedule to fill two vacancies on the bench created by the retirement of Judge May and appointment of Judge Kuntz. The Bar News has the full list.
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USA Today Network - Florida: In a 47-page opinion, a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously held that HB 3, the 2024 law in question, restricts activity protected under the First Amendment.
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Tampa Free Press: In a ruling issued Thursday [Oct. 15], the state high court ordered that Jones’s conviction in the death of Carlos Perez be set aside and sent the case back to Brevard County for a new trial.
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The 2026 DOAH's Trial Academy brought together 45 attorneys for an intense, week-long course, intended to simulate a formal administrative hearing and teach litigation skills. The academy provided lawyers with practical experience.
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Heads up, future lawyers! It's time again, for the High School Moot Court Competition! ✨⚖️
Each registered team will have the opportunity to hone their skills and learn more about the appellate process by arguing before a panel of one of Florida's DCAs.
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Looking for an easy way to keep up with Florida's legal news! The Florida Bar New staff has the answer! They recap the latest legal news weekly in podcast form in less than ten minutes. Tune into Briefs on your drive home today - it's available wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts!
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WGAL: The Human Rights Defense Center, a Florida-based nonprofit, has filed a lawsuit against Lancaster County Prison, alleging its mail policy has prevented inmates from receiving books, magazines and other materials.
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According to @FloridaClerks, invalidating Florida’s use of six-person juries to try non-capital cases would “place an enormous strain on an already heavily burdened court system.” Read their thoughts on the 12-person jury decision in the Bar News.
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Associated Press: A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed Tuesday [Oct. 13], nearly 18 years after the fatal attack.
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If you are a young lawyer with a passion for community, ambassadorship, and the young lawyer experience, consider submitting a nomination petition to join the YLD Board of Governors! Learn more about the role in the Bar News.
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Members interested in serving on the inaugural nine-member committee for the new Insurance Coverage Law Certification Committee should submit their interest to The Florida Bar President by November 15. Learn more about the committee in the Bar News.
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Thirteenth Circuit attorneys! The 13th Circuit JNC is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Circuit bench. Applications are due by October 21. Learn how to apply by reading the full media release on our website.
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