7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (156+ words) The University of Florida Levin College of Law will host a free Restorative Justice Conference October 29-30 in Gainesville, bringing together academics, legal practitioners, community-based practitioners, and people directly affected by the justice system. The conference will explore restorative justice through…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (344+ words) Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice R. Fred Lewis, who died in May, helped develop Leesfield & Partners’ courtroom training series. The firm has renamed the program the Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis Courtroom Series in honor of his life and legacy. Leesfield…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (268+ words) A general magistrate may not receive compensation for preparation and testimony in a family law case involving work the magistrate performed as a social service investigator before taking the magistrate position, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The ethics…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (398+ words) As the result of the elevation of Saint Lucie County Court Judge Jeffrey Walton Henriks to the circuit bench, the 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a county court vacancy. Applications for the Saint Lucie County court…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (115+ words) Florida Supreme Court Justice Adam Tanenbaum, center, at the Okaloosa Bar Association Coffee & Conversation in the Courtroom event. Florida Supreme Court Justice Adam Tanenbaum recently joined the Okaloosa Bar Association for a Coffee & Conversation in the Courtroom event at the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (247+ words) The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County has launched a new Employee Rights Project to help eligible workers protect their rights and address unlawful treatment in the workplace. The project is led by Lynn E. Sharon, who recently joined the…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (142+ words) Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Nick Nazaretian administers the oath for 120 new Cooley Law School students during the law school’s Tampa campus orientation, held Aug. 24-25. In August, Cooley Law School held orientation for 120 new students at its Tampa campus ahead…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (299+ words) The Budget Committee of The Florida Bar will conduct budget hearings to receive suggestions from members of the Bar for the preparation of the 2027-2028 budget via Zoom. For those who don’t have access to a Zoom compatible device, a conference…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (119+ words) The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its December 11 meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Applications will be accepted until close of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (161+ words) The 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has forwarded nominations to fill vacancies on the circuit and county benchs. For the one circuit court vacancy: Judge Rita Cuervo Judge Miesha Darrough Judge Jennifer Trautman Levin Judge Natalie Moore Judge Stephanie Silver Judge…...