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 Board of Directors of FFLA approving the distribution of $119.6 million in IOTA funds to 35 legal aid organizations for 2026.
• A North Florida lawmaker proposing to give judges, police, elected officials, and other public servants greater privacy protections from data brokers.
• President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes continuing the Bar president’s tradition of communicating directly with members through a recurring message series.

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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 Florida Supreme Court declining to adopt a proposal that would have allowed out-of-state attorneys to temporarily become Florida Bar members practicing in some Florida government offices.
• Defendants who represent themselves being required to use a standby attorney to question vulnerable victims and witnesses, under a proposal by a Jacksonville lawmaker.
• The Supreme Court deciding that a Maitland police officer did not exceed his authority when he took a DUI suspect outside of city limits to conduct a breathalyzer test.

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 Volusia County lawmaker proposing a sweeping “AI Bill of Rights” that would protect consumers and parents, and give Floridians the right to sue for unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness.
• Unlicensed contractors potentially facing mandatory jail time under a new proposal from a Central Florida lawmaker.
• The Florida Supreme Court issuing a new uniform statewide bond schedule that takes effect January 1.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/.

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:

• Two longtime members of The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors qualifying as candidates for president-elect in the Bar’s 2026 elections.
• Suspects caught repeatedly driving without a valid license facing more severe consequences under a bill moving through the Florida Legislature.
• The Florida Commission on Ethics determining that a lobbying ban in the state Constitution does not prohibit a South Florida lawyer-lawmaker from representing a client before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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:

• Justice Charles Canady closing the final oral argument of his Florida Supreme Court service with words that were as reflective as they were emotional.
• Gov. Ron DeSantis releasing a $117 billion spending plan for the coming fiscal year that would fund many court priorities.
• The Florida Bar Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee alerting members to the dangers they face.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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 Florida Bar’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Committee sharing a series of practical steps to help lawyers reduce their exposure to cyber attacks.
• A Southwest Florida lawmaker’s efforts to enhance security for appellate court clerks is once again on the move in the Legislature.
• Lawyers facing felony charges being subject to a new disciplinary rule.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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 Florida Supreme Court once again asking lawmakers to add more trial judges. This year, the justices are certifying the need for 13 new circuit court judgeships and 12 for county courts.
• Local bar groups hoping for more flexibility in their lawyer referral services.
• A growing Bar program that’s helping attorneys better connect with their communities is also opening new doors for their practices.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department

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:

• Justice Charles Canady — widely praised as ethical, principled, and deeply committed to public service — announcing he is stepping down from the Florida Supreme Court to begin a new role at the University of Florida.
• A bipartisan proposal to reform Florida’s wrongful death law heading to the House floor
• Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz assuring visiting lawmakers that the public will soon see the benefits of 39 new trial and appellate judges approved last session.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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 Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee playing a critical role in guiding attorneys on the rules that govern the legal profession, helping ensure that lawyers uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Mentee registration remaining open for Counsel to Counsel, The Florida Bar’s free, app-based mentoring program.
• FFLA developing a new Elder Law Grant Program to address the needs of Florida’s rapidly growing elderly population.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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 House panel last week agreeing to reform Florida’s “sovereign immunity” system that caps damage awards in lawsuits against the government.
• Lawmakers turning their attention to artificial intelligence with several bills proposing guardrails to protect taxpayers, policyholders, and patients.
• The Florida Bar again warning members about fraudulent emails that appear to come from the Bar.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.