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:

• Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill last week that sponsors say will make the civil justice system function more efficiently.
• The Government Lawyer Section hosting its first-ever Legacy & Leadership Symposium on Friday, June 5, at The Florida Bar Annex in Tallahassee.
• Miami’s H.T. Smith being selected to receive Funding Florida Legal Aid’s 2026 Medal of Honor Award.

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:

• Lawmakers returning to Tallahassee May 12 for a 19-day special session to complete work on a budget for the next fiscal year.
• Changes on the way for The Florida Bar’s review of lawyer advertisements.
• A recent webinar sponsored by Anthropic to demonstrate its new legal tool for the Cowork platform drawling a massive nationwide audience.

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:

• John Couriel being elected Florida’s next chief justice.
• A new Brightline discount for Florida Bar members making it easier to spend more time with clients—and less time stuck in I-95 traffic.
• The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism naming the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Institute as the 2026 Group Professionalism Award recipient.

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:

• The Legislature adjourning March 13, with leaders expecting to return in mid-April to finalize a budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Now, House and Senate leaders say they’ll need more time.
• The latest version of the Supreme Court-mandated professionalism CLE being available free on The Florida Bar website.
• A new webpage on the Bar's website that makes it easier to find free continuing legal education.

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:

• All candidates seeking election as judges or standing for merit retention in 2026 being able to participate in judicial campaign conduct forums offering training on the rules governing election to judicial office.
• The latest version of the Supreme Court-mandated professionalism CLE being available free on The Florida Bar website.
• American Heritage High School in Broward County capturing the state championship at this year’s Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing and Moot Court Competition.

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:

• The Fourth District Court of Appeal growing increasingly frustrated with self-represented litigants submitting what one judge calls “AI-generated slop.”
• Fifty-six attorneys gathering at the Division of Administrative Hearings’ headquarters in Tallahassee for an intensive, hands-on program designed to mirror real-world administrative litigation.
• The Bar debuting a new professionalism honor this spring, recognizing exemplary attorneys while also paying tribute to one of its most influential leaders.

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:

• Paige Greenlee, a Tampa civil litigator and eight-year veteran of the Board of Governors, becoming Florida Bar president-elect designate.
• The Business Law Section’s Financial Literacy Task Force launching a new initiative aimed at helping Florida seniors recognize scams and manage their finances.
• Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Unit hosting law students for its Alternative Spring Break program, giving students hands-on experience while serving the local community.

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:

• A compromise bill that would raise caps on damage awards in claims against the government heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• More than 400 young lawyers and law students gathering in Ft. Lauderdale earlier this month for The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division’s first-ever Job & Resource Fair.
• The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit launching a civics education website aimed at improving public knowledge of the U.S. courts and the Constitution.

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:

• The Florida House rejecting sweeping AI restrictions, and the Senate showing little interest in a more targeted House proposal.
• The Florida Bar Board of Governors reviewing a proposed fiscal year 2026–27 budget and considering several policy changes.
• The Florida Supreme Court amending the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure to clarify that defendants who plead guilty or nolo contendere may appeal preserved errors in the sentencing process.

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:

• The Legislature signing off last week on two court-related bills as the March 13 deadline to adjourn rapidly approaches.
• The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section urging Florida lawyers to get up to speed on a new federal reporting requirement that could expose attorneys to criminal liability if they fail to comply.
• Judge Clay Roberts and Judge Jonathan Gerber receiving the Chief Justice’s Judicial Excellence Award, recognizing the appellate judges’ exceptional commitment to the judicial branch and their outstanding contributions to the state of Florida.

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