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Briefs - The Florida Bar News

Briefs - The Florida Bar News

By: The Florida Bar News
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Florida Bar News Briefs is a product of The Florida Bar’s Journal & News Department. For more than 50 years The Florida Bar News has been the primary means by which The Florida Bar communicates topical information to its members, and over the years has expanded its reach through a multi-platform ecosystem that includes print, digital, social media outlets, and now a podcast. Our mission is to provide a vehicle for an independent exchange of ideas – to tell the stories of the legal profession in a straightforward and entertaining way. We endeavor to be accurate, responsible, and fair. The weekly The Florida Bar News Briefs provides an easily digestible way to catch up on the latest news of the legal profession in Florida, including legislative highlights, actions of the Supreme Court, and the governance of Florida lawyers.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by The Florida Bar, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. None of the content should be considered legal advice. As always, consult a lawyer.

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Episodes
  • Week of September 1st, 2025

    Week of September 1st, 2025
    Sep 2 2025

    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:

    • Sarasota attorney Thomas Tucker catching something small… but potentially serious. Just 47 cents. But when it showed up as an unauthorized debit in his trust account, Tucker didn’t brush it off.
    • More than 1,100 Florida lawyers adopting Nota, a free, Bar-vetted trust accounting tool designed for solo and small firms.
    • A reminder to update your Florida Bar profile in the MyFloridaBar Member Portal.

    Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.
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    4 mins
  • Week of August 25th, 2025

    Week of August 25th, 2025
    Aug 26 2025

    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 petition that would allow out-of-state attorneys to temporarily join The Florida Bar and practice in certain state government offices.
    • A proposed rule to address concerns about witness coaching during remote depositions.
    • A proposal from the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section to create a new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification area.

    Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.
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    7 mins
  • Week of August 18th, 2025

    Week of August 18th, 2025
    Aug 19 2025

    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:

    • Federal judges speaking out about continued threats and harassment.

    • Artificial intelligence continuing to evolve and The Florida Bar working just as fast to strike a balance between harnessing its potential and mitigating its risks.

    • Attorneys collecting a record-setting $5.7 million in fees last fiscal year through The Florida Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service — a significant milestone for the program.

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