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.

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.

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.

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 Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Program, a free service designed to help resolve these disputes fairly, privately, and efficiently.
• The Florida Bar hosting its inaugural Paralegal Conference on Friday, March 6, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando.
• Scores of Florida Bar members requesting CLE credit for pro bono service since the Supreme Court’s amendments to Rule 6-10.3 took effect in December.

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 Bar’s Practice Resource Center releasing a new podcast titled “Early Succession Planning Protects Your Clients and Secures Your Future.”
• Registration opening this week for Counsel to Counsel, a free, app-based mentoring program strongly supported by the Florida Supreme Court.
• Trust account violations continuing to be one of the top sources of disciplinary actions against Florida attorneys — highlighting just how critical compliance really is.

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 Board of Governors deciding not to comment on the Florida Supreme Court’s recent revisions to an interim suspension rule, after receiving assurances that lawyers’ due process rights remain protected.
• LSC President Ron Flagg saying a proposed 46% reduction to the organization’s $560 million federal budget would dramatically curtail the ability of legal aid programs to serve low-income Americans facing serious legal challenges.
• And a quick reminder: if you haven’t paid your Bar fees yet, time is running out. Fees are considered late after August 15.

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:

• Florida Supreme Court Justice John Couriel opening a candid and wide-ranging conversation on the rise of artificial intelligence in the courtroom, acknowledging both its promise and the unease it brings to the legal profession.
• The Jacksonville Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates once again being recognized on the national stage, receiving the National Chapter of the Year award.
• The Cuban American Bar Association hosting its 2025 Annual Convention and Judicial Luncheon on August 7–8 at The Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove.

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 Bar member from Pensacola warning colleagues about a new, highly sophisticated scheme aimed at plaintiff’s attorneys — involving a fabricated personal injury claim, fake defendants, and counterfeit settlement checks.
• Jacksonville University College of Law hosting the latest installment in a traveling exhibit series curated by the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress. It's titled “250 Years of Independence: Fortifying America’s Commitment to Democracy for All.”
• Florida State University’s College of Law and College of Nursing partnering to launch a new Health Law and Policy Graduate Certificate — designed for students and health care professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of health care.

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