Start writing early. Keep the brief short. Know the record. And when it comes to oral argument, overprepare, but treat the argument like a conversation Judge Carrie Ann Wozniak encourages young lawyers looking for courtroom experience to consider pro bono …
Dick Adams Richard Henry Adams, Jr., was born in Ocala, Florida, on January 4, 1939, where he was baptized in Grace Episcopal Church. After graduating from Ocala High School with Honors in 1957, he studied Political Science at the University of Florida …
Judge David J. Arthmann Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David J. Arthmann to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court bench on August 20. Judge Arthmann currently serves as general counsel for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor …
Peonca Grier An Orlando paralegal with deep ties to Central Florida’s legal community has been elected president of NALA – The Paralegal Association. Peonca S. Grier began her one-year term as NALA president July 17 after being elected by the organization’ …
Aug. 21, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET Donna Adelson, who’s serving life behind bars in the murder-for-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel, is asking an appeals court for a new trial. She argues the trial court erred by not granting an acquittal despite “legally …
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its December 11 meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission: One …
By BARBARA ORTUTAY TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and …
Personal injury case filings—specifically auto negligence and other negligence—have risen in South Florida’s three circuit court systems since Florida's tort reform overhaul took effect early in 2023, an interval that's coincided with head count …
The Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Committee program will help legal aid organizations identify, assess, and prioritize risks As if helping thousands of low-income Floridians gain access to justice isn’t a big enough challenge, legal aid organizations are …
"Navigating the Future of Legal Writing: Generative AI’s Impact and Ethical Considerations for Attorneys | LegalFuel" Lawyers who think generative AI is a paragraph factory, or out to replace them, are mistaken, says a Stetson Law professor who …
Aug. 21, 2026, 4:07 a.m. CT Alex Rigsby is charged with 30 counts of child porn possession and set for a jury trial Rigsby is a former attorney for the Department of Children and Families as well as Legal Services of North Florida If convicted as charged, …
The Florida Bar's new Jury Instructions Builder create sets of instructions specific to individual cases Florida lawyers appear to be taking to The Florida Bar’s new Jury Instructions Builder. Since its June 22 launch, the tool has drawn more than 37, …
STOCK PHOTO Legal Aid Service of Collier County received $600,000 from the Naples Children Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to continue providing free civil legal services to at-risk children across Collier County. The grant …
The 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has announced the following persons will be interviewed on Thursday, August 27, to fill three circuit court vacancies created by the retirement of Judge Cheryl Caracuzzo, Judge Jeffrey Dana Gillen, and Judge …
The Florida Bar’s free CLE hub puts 100+ courses in one place Looking for free CLE? The Florida Bar has a webpage that puts 100+ courses and other free CLE resources in one place. TFB Free CLE was created to make it easier for members to find free …
Last October, immigration lawyer Angel Leal realized he had a serious problem when immigrants began calling his office about their supposed legal cases. He had never advised them. “They had in fact hired scammers" who had impersonated him. “ It's …
A state appeals court on Wednesday upheld a life prison term for a man convicted of armed sexual battery in Miami-Dade County, rejecting his latest legal challenge following a recent change in Florida case law. The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed …
Mia Moreno While many teenagers spend their free time focused on school and extracurricular activities, Miami native Mia Moreno has dedicated hers to serving her community and inspiring the next generation of leaders. A senior at Saint Brendan High School …
Florida Atlantic University General Counsel Joseph S. Van de Bogart, from the left, FAU President Adam Hasner, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Couriel, and Kyle S. Roberts, president of the Broward County Lawyer Chapter of the Federalist …
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