Florida Bar Set to Overhaul Diversity and Inclusion Policies
The Florida Bar is preparing to make significant changes to its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion within the legal…
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Diversity Grows in California’s Legal Ranks, But Gaps Persist Compared to State’s Demographics
A Closer Look at the Numbers In an encouraging development for diversity within the legal sector, the State Bar of…
Navigating the Legal Landscape: AI Guidelines for Attorneys Emerge Across the U.S.
Echoing California's initiative in November, the Florida Bar has recently issued guidelines offering clarity to lawyers on the ethical use…
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Diploma Privilege
The Florida Supreme Court rejected a proposal to adopt a form of diploma privilege that will allow law graduates to…
Filing Excessive Lawsuits Cost Bernardo Roman His Law License
Summary: A former lawyer for an Indian tribe in Florida lost his license after he filed bogus lawsuits for years…
22 Lawyers in Florida Receive Their Punishments by Supreme Court
Summary: The Florida Supreme Court handed out their punishments to 22 lawyers, mostly for ignoring clients and/or the Florida Bar…
Florida Reprimands 16 Attorneys
Summary: The Florida Supreme Court was forced to discipline 16 attorneys, ranging in punishment from disbarment to probation. Sixteen attorneys…
Law Firm in Trouble for Ads Related to Ship Lost in Joaquin
Summary: Johns & Van Roenn has disgusted many Florida residents with an ad that targets family members of El Faro. According…
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Proposal for Increased Bar Fees
Summary: With a lack of funding to support the state’s legal-aid programs, a proposal was made to increase Bar fees…
Brevard County Judge and Public Defender Fight in Hallway of Courtroom
A physical fight involving a Brevard County judge and a public defender had to be broken up by court deputies…
Florida Supreme Court Changes Oath of Admission to Include Pledge of Civility
According to a September 14th prnewswire.com press release, the Florida Supreme Court changed the Oath of Admission to The…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Friday, July 9th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Clifford Chance was the…