Supreme Court expands certified legal intern program The change, “is intended to assist in the ‘avowed quest for experienced persons, while affording protections to the public’” With an eye toward enhancing the provision of legal services to low-income Floridians, the Supreme Court on Thursday approved a rule change that would expand a certified legal intern […]

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Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Ronnie Lee Seward (41, Seffner) to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Seward entered a guilty plea on September 20, 2023. According to court documents, on January 12, 2023, the Tampa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement […]

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Family Law Section priorities are moving through the legislative process Embroiled in recent years in a high-stakes alimony reform debate, the Family Law Section this year has watched several priority measures sail through committees. When pressed, Legislation Committee Co-Chair Beth Luna, a Fourth Judicial Circuit general magistrate, will only acknowledge that she’s “cautiously optimistic.” “I […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Charles David Mobley (50, Lake Worth) to two years in federal prison for making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer in connection with the acquisition of a firearm. Mobley entered a guilty plea on April 4, 2022. According to court documents, […]

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The 540s will compete is this year’s Dade Legal Aid Battle of the Legal Bands to benefit the legal aid society March 9 at the La Otra. It’s time to jam for justice at Dade Legal Aid’s Ninth Annual Battle of the Legal Bands benefiting Dade Legal Aid on March 9. In honor of Legal […]

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Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Walter Lamar Jackson (43, Georgia) guilty of assault within the special maritime or territorial jurisdiction of the United States resulting in serious bodily harm. Jackson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is […]

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Bill to tighten defamation laws moves Rep. Alex Andrade A measure that would make it easier to sue for defamation is advancing in the Florida Legislature, despite opposition from both ends of the political spectrum. The House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee voted 8-5 on Tuesday to approve HB 757 by Republican Rep. Alex […]

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New Supreme Court-mandated professionalism CLE is just one of many free educational programs offered by the Bar LegalFuel currently offers 184 complimentary programs online that provide 203 hours of general CLE credit With the new, Supreme Court-mandated professionalism CLE featuring a varied group of experts is now available for free on The Florida Bar website, […]

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Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger today sentenced Ernesto Hidalgo (30, Orlando) to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Hidalgo entered a guilty plea on September 21, 2023.     According to court documents, over the course of several months in 2023, […]

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Arti Hirani in line to lead the Bar Young Lawyers Division ‘We don’t work in law, we practice in law, and practice in law through our peers. Without these Bar service activities, the practice of law can be very lonely. And we need to lean on each other.’ Arti Hirani Busy working the Orange County […]

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