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Jim Saunders
September 2, 2016

Florida Supreme Court plunges into debate on expert witnesses

After a lobbying battle between some of the most-powerful interests in the Capitol, the Legislature in 2013 approved a law that tightened a standard for expert witnesses who testify in court cases.

The News Service of Florida
September 2, 2016

Seminole County judge reprimanded by Supreme Court chief justice for berating domestic violence victim

With Chief Justice Jorge Labarga saying such conduct “will not be tolerated,” the Florida Supreme Court this week publicly reprimanded a Seminole County judge who investigators said “berated and belittled” a domestic violence victim.

By David Chapman
August 31, 2016

Path to victory: Melissa Nelson's decision to run against Angela Corey was difficult, but support was there from the beginning

When Melissa Nelson entered the hotel ballroom Tuesday night, her nervous smile instantly became broader. Her eyes, a little wider.The applause was thunderous for Nelson, who had overwhelmingly beaten State Attorney Angela Corey.

Government

By Kelly A. Karstaedt
August 29, 2016

Bar Bulletin: Winners never quit. Wait ... what?

I have spent my entire life being told how different I am.I think differently, I act differently. I just do not fit in.Trust me, I have the nicknames to prove it.But for some reason, I thought in my career that would be — wait for it — different.Boy, was I wrong.

By Michael Freed
August 29, 2016

American Bar Association approves several initiatives

The American Bar Association continues to fight for our profession, improving the provision of legal services and providing education on the rule of law and the role of the judiciary.

By Kathy Para
August 29, 2016

Pro bono spotlight: Florida Coastal School of Law student learns while working for family's stability

The experiential learning clinics at Florida Coastal School of Law provide assistance for hundreds of low-income people in Northeast Florida every year.

Jim Saunders
August 29, 2016

Two Tampa attorneys disbarred over 'shocking' DUI set-up

Describing the misconduct as “essentially unprecedented,” the Florida Supreme Court last week ruled two attorneys should be permanently disbarred for their...

By floridabar.org
August 29, 2016

Florida Bar has judicial profiles in merit retention votes

On Nov. 8, Floridians will go to the polls to choose a president, a U.S. senator, members of Congress and other elected officials.

By Dara Kam
August 29, 2016

Judge rules against gaming regulators on card games

Florida gambling overseers were wrong to do away with a rule governing controversial “designated player” card games at pari-mutuel facilities without replacing the regulations, an administrative law judge said Friday.

Government

Jim Saunders
August 25, 2016

Court clears Jacksonville in black firefighter case

In an issue that goes back decades, a federal appeals court said the city of Jacksonville should not be held in contempt for its handling of an agreement that required hiring more black firefighters.

Government

Max Marbut
August 22, 2016

Florida Bar Board of Governors considering allowing spouses of military practice in state

Of all the challenges faced by military families — deployment, separation, relocating every few years — spousal employment might be one of the most difficult to manage.

By Tony Zebouni
August 22, 2016

Bar Bulletin: Nothing beats a good debate

The Jacksonville Bar Association’s Governmental Relations Committee was proud to present its inaugural state attorney and Congressional candidate debates at the Wells Fargo Center.

The Jacksonville Bar Association
August 22, 2016

Bar Bulletin question: My dream vacation would be ...

Members of The Jacksonville Bar Association share details of their dream vacations.

By Kathy Para
August 22, 2016

Pro bono spotlight: Landlord-tenant project launches this summer

When Steve Brust and a team from Smith, Gambrell & Russell decided to ramp up their pro bono involvement, it was clear they were “all in.”

By Lloyd Dunkelberger
August 22, 2016

Remains of Dozier victims could be taken to Tallahassee

The remains of dozens of boys who were victims of beatings and abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys should be reinterred in Tallahassee, the city where lawmakers and governors were responsible for the now-closed reform school, a state task force determined.

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Florida Supreme Court plunges into debate on expert witnesses

Seminole County judge reprimanded by Supreme Court chief justice for berating domestic violence victim

Path to victory: Melissa Nelson's decision to run against Angela Corey was difficult, but support was there from the beginning

Bar Bulletin: Winners never quit. Wait ... what?

American Bar Association approves several initiatives

Pro bono spotlight: Florida Coastal School of Law student learns while working for family's stability

Two Tampa attorneys disbarred over 'shocking' DUI set-up

Florida Bar has judicial profiles in merit retention votes

Judge rules against gaming regulators on card games

Court clears Jacksonville in black firefighter case

Florida Bar Board of Governors considering allowing spouses of military practice in state

Bar Bulletin: Nothing beats a good debate

Bar Bulletin question: My dream vacation would be ...

Pro bono spotlight: Landlord-tenant project launches this summer

Remains of Dozier victims could be taken to Tallahassee

UF Health Jacksonville breaks ground on $90 million emergency and trauma center

Four Jacksonville hospitals partner for pediatric care

Ascension St. Vincent’s expands surgical care in Clay County

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