It’s the latest edition of 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: A preliminary report by a Supreme Court committee suggesting consolidation of Florida’s judicial circuits would have an overall neutral, or no, fiscal […]

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First Judicial Circuit continues investigation of cybersecurity breach ‘We will continue to provide the citizens of our circuit with the timely resolution of the matters brought before our courts’ The First Judicial Circuit is still dealing with an “information technology security event” that was first reported October 2, and it is still unknown if any […]

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Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Ivan Hollingsworth (35, Florence, AL) to 10 years in federal prison for transferring machinegun conversion devices and theft of government funds. The court also ordered Hollingsworth to forfeit $46,426.91, which is traceable to proceeds of the offense involving the theft of government funds. As […]

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Greenberg Traurig hosts Women’s Business Forum, ‘Lift Women. Lift Humanity’ Greenberg Traurig recent Women’s Business Forum included a mentoring opportunity for girls from underserved communities. During an interactive workshop with Girls, Inc., of Greater Miami, about 50 elementary school-aged girls joined the attendees to decorate puzzle pieces about notable women in history. Led by Virginia […]

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Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Alexander Leszczynski (24, North Redington Beach) to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for three different fraud schemes in which he attempted to obtain more than $10 million. The court furthered ordered Leszczynski to forfeit the proceeds and facilitating property of the […]

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Judicial Circuit Assessment Committee to take public testimony October 13 in Tampa Florida’s 20 Judicial Circuits The Judicial Circuit Assessment Committee will hold its anticipated final public hearing regarding judicial circuit consolidation on Friday, October 13, at the George Edgecomb Courthouse on East Twiggs Street in Tampa. Scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., the public […]

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Legal Services of North Florida Awarded $481,000 to boost pro bono services The Legal Services Corporation awarded Legal Services of North Florida a $481,386 “Pro Bono Innovation Fund” grant. Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF) is one of 17 legal aid organizations receiving a grant. In total, LSC is awarding $5 million to support efforts […]

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Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Wendell Doyle Goney (52, Mount Dora) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Goney faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to the plea agreement, on July 11, […]

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Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund offers $25,000 match for the Freed to Run Challenge supporting Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legendary Boston Marathon winner Jack Fultz will appear at the November 17-18 event to support philanthropic effort of local marathon-running lawyer Mike Freed Mike Freed is preparing for his annual charity Freed to Run Challenge in […]

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