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Florida Bar News Briefs is a product of The Florida Bar’s Journal & News Department. For more than 50 years The Florida Bar News has been the primary means by which The Florida Bar communicates topical information to its members, and over the years has expanded its reach through a multi-platform ecosystem that includes print, digital, social media outlets, and now a podcast. Our mission is to provide a vehicle for an independent exchange of ideas – to tell the stories of the legal profession in a straightforward and entertaining way. We endeavor to be accurate, responsible, and fair. The weekly The Florida Bar News Briefs provides an easily digestible way to catch up on the latest news of the legal profession in Florida, including legislative highlights, actions of the Supreme Court, and the governance of Florida lawyers.
Disclaimer: The Bar’s reporting does not imply an endorsement of the statements or views of others.
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Week of April 29th, 2024
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously re-electing Carlos Muñiz for a second two-year term as chief justice.Florida Bar President-elect Designate Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes sharing her experience and tips for getting ahead in the latest Center for Professionalism CLE, “Why Female Lawyers are Leaving the Practice of Law – and How to Effect Change.”The Florida Bar’s 2024 Membership Opinion Survey unveiling a striking trend — an overwhelming 80% of respondents feel they are adeptly adapting to the increasing prevalence of technology in their legal practice.Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department. -
Week of April 22nd, 2024
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:
The Florida Bar’s 2024 Membership Opinion Survey delving into the frequency with which Florida lawyers use various generative AI applications and what impact they think it will have on the profession going forward.The dedication of the four-story, 104 thousand-square-foot James E.C. Perry Courthouse Annex in Seminole County. The regular qualifying period for circuit and county judicial races getting underway, as well as for 19 of the states 20 state attorneys and public defenders, two Supreme Court justices, and district court of appeal judges up for merit retention.Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department. -
Week of April 15th, 2024
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:
The New York State Bar Association following in The Florida Bar's footprints and approving recommendations for the ethical use of artificial intelligence.The Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Committee sponsoring an intensive, two-day training seminar to help Florida lawyers become internationally certified in data privacy.Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz and Justice John Couriel set to discuss professionalism April 25 at the Young Lawyers Division’s second Virtual Summit — “Mastering the Practice of Law.”Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department. -
Week of April 8th, 2024
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:
American Heritage School in Broward County emerging victorious at the this year’s Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition.The Board of Governors forwarding the names of three non-lawyers to the Supreme Court, one of whom justices will select to serve as a public member.Local judicial campaign conduct forums jointly sponsored by the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar Board of Governors set for May 2 and 3.Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department. -
Week of April 1st, 2024
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:
The Supreme Court adopting a set of amendments to the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration aimed at moving cases along.Burton Young, who served as Bar president in 1970-71, passing away peacefully in his sleep Saturday. He was 96.A massive overhaul to the state's Baker and Marchman acts. Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department. -
Week of March 25th, 2024
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:
Miami-Dade’s veteran state attorney and public defender both saying the latest round of state pay raises, 3%, won’t stop a troubling exodus of front-line prosecutors and public defenders.The Board of Governors approving an initial proposed budget for FY 2024-25 that would continue a 23-year tradition of calling for no member fee increases.Eric Maclure being named the ninth state courts administrator.Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.