Florida to Adopt New Bar Exam Format in 2028
Florida will transition to the new version of the bar exam in July 2028, according to an announcement by state…
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Florida Supreme Court Alters Legal Practice Rules Unilaterally
State Supreme Court building in Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida Supreme Court has been enacting rule changes that reshape the landscape…
Florida Supreme Court Greenlights Online Small Claims Court Pilot Program
The Florida Supreme Court has embraced the recommendation from the Florida Bar and approved a pilot program focused on online…
Florida Supreme Court and Universities in US and Europe Affected by Ransomware Attack
A global ransomware attack has affected the Florida Supreme Court and several universities in the US and Europe. Over 3,800…
Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Apologizes for Bar Exam Delays
"Our inability to offer the bar examination in August was a failure," said Charles Canady, Chief Justice of the Florida…
Anthony W. Blackburn Disbarred for Sexual Relations with Clients
Summary: A Florida attorney was disbarred by the state Supreme Court for having sexual relations with two of his clients…
Florida State Bar Wants Bernardo Roman III Permanently Disbarred
Summary: The Florida State Bar is recommending permanent disbarment for an attorney that made false claims and filed false lawsuits…
Florida Attorney Disbarred after Practicing with Suspended License
Summary: A Gainesville, Florida attorney could not hold out a few more months for his suspension from the Florida Supreme…
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…
Florida Supreme Court Approves Language of Medical Marijuana Ballot
In a narrow 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court has approved the language of the medical marijuana ballot opposed by…
Supreme Court Agrees To Define Mental Retardation In Capitol Punishment Cases
Freddie Hall and his attorney aren’t satisfied with what Florida’s Supreme court has to say about mental disability. Freddie has…
State Court Rules that Overworked Public Defenders Can Withdraw Felony Cases
On Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court determined that attorneys at the Miami-Dade County public defender’s office can withdraw third-degree felony…