Briefs - The Florida Bar News

Week of June 15th, 2026

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs], a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: * Jacksonville attorney Michael Fox Orr being sworn in this week as The Florida Bar's 78th president, and Tampa attorney Paige Greenlee becoming president-elect during the 2026 Florida Bar Convention. * The Corporate Counsel Committee's progress reflecting both the enthusiasm of its members and the dedication of Bar leaders. * Guardian advocacy being a less restrictive alternative to full guardianship for individuals diagnosed before age 18 with conditions such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, spina bifida, or Down syndrome. Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs] is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/. [https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/]

Week of June 8th, 2026

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs], a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: * The Supreme Court’s phased response to rising threats against judges, including the formation of a workgroup last year, showing encouraging results * The ABA warning attorneys about a sophisticated immigration fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate licensed lawyers, legal aid organizations, and the ABA itself to target people seeking immigration assistance. * Tallahassee attorney Scott Manion being honored with the 2026 Florida Bar Consumer Protection Lawyer of the Year Award Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs] is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/. [https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/]

Week of June 1st, 2026

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs], a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: * The Florida Supreme Court amending statewide court rules to require attorneys and self-represented litigants to certify that legal authorities cited in filings are accurate. * The FBI warning that a cybercrime group increasingly targeting law firms is using fake IT support calls — and even in-person visits — to gain access to sensitive legal data and extort victims. * Concerned about looming deficits, the Legislature approving a $114.5 billion budget that includes some, but not all, court spending priorities. Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs] is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/. [https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/]

Week of May 25th, 2026

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs], a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: * Miami-Dade and Broward courts issuing new administrative orders regarding the disclosure and verification of AI-generated court submissions. * The Florida Bar Board of Governors expanding free trust accounting software options for members. * The Supreme Court being asked to decide whether a first-degree murder defendant with a private lawyer is entitled to co-counsel at taxpayer expense. Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs] is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/. [https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/]

Week of May 18th, 2026

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs], a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: * Bar leaders from across Florida gathering at the Opal Grand Delray Beach on July 10-11 for the Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference. * The Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association relinquishing its Lawyer Referral Service to The Florida Bar on May 6, joining a growing number of local bar associations that have transferred referral operations to the statewide program. * A prison mail scam that hijacked a lawyer’s Bar number in a narcotics scheme. Florida Bar News Briefs [https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs] is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/. [https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/]