Cyber-criminals posing as lawyers on this week Florida Bar News Briefs The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The FBI issuing an alert saying cyber-criminals posing as lawyers are contacting scam victims and offering their services to recover […]

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Young Lawyers Division bestows its annual achievement awards During its “Passing the Gavel” ceremony at the 2024 Annual Florida Bar Convention in Orlando June 20, the Young Lawyers Division presented its annual awards. YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award — Lorna Brown-Burton Anisha Patel, Lorna Brown-Burton, and Reno Pierre Brown-Burton has been a member […]

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Orlando Man Found Guilty Of Conspiring To Distribute Fentanyl That Resulted In Death
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CABA hosts second session of its leadership training program Dwayne A. Robinson talks about communication with CABA L.E.A.D fellows, Zeke Romero, Emily Balter, Gabriel Pla. The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its second L.E.A.D. program session at the Miami offices of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. The Leadership, Education, And, Development (L.E.A.D.) program is […]

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Kissimmee Man Who Attempted To Entice A Child To Engage In Sexual Activity Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Federal Prison
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Warning signs of mental Illness A study of mental-health issues among U.S. lawyers released last year found that 20.6% of those surveyed were heavy drinkers and 28% experienced symptoms of depression, compared with 8% or less for the general population for both issues Research shows that lawyers face higher rates of substance abuse, depression, and […]

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2023-24 Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers President and Suwannee County Clerk Barry Baker, right, presents Jefferson County Clerk Jason Welty with the 2023-24 FCCC Clerk of the Year Award. Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) has awarded the 2023-2024 Clerk of the Year Award to Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jason […]

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Clay County Convicted Felon Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Federal Prison On Drug And Firearm Charges
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Roberto Pardo takes office as FFLA’s president Roberto Pardo Miami lawyer Roberto R. Pardo took office July 1, 2024, as president of FFLA, a statewide charitable organization whose mission is to increase access to the justice system for people of limited means by funding legal services, developing innovative tools and programs, and supporting legal aid providers […]

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St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Entice A 14-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity
Originally published at https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/st-cloud-man-pleads-guilty-attempting-entice-14-year-old-child-engage-sexual-activityThe p…