Week of June 29th, 2026

Week of June 29th, 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: * Florida lawyers having free access to an artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for legal work, making The Florida Bar the first state bar in the nation to offer complimentary legal AI as a member benefit. * Lawyers remaining high-value targets for fraudsters. * The continuing growth of the Bar's Counsel to Counsel mentoring program. 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 22nd, 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: * Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz telling Florida judges they should tune out political noise and focus on serving the public. * New Florida Bar President Michael Fox Orr using his inaugural address at the Bar's General Assembly on June 19 to outline an agenda aimed at helping Florida courts operate more efficiently, unveiling a new jury instruction builder, and working with judges and lawyers to address mounting challenges facing the state's judicial system. * The Florida Bar's plans to undertake a first-of-its-kind review of its sections, divisions, standing committees, and their governing rules during the coming year to evaluate how the organization is structured and operates. 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 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/]