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 Vote for Bar Board of Governors
Ballots for contested elections in the 2nd, 7th, 10th, 11th and 15th circuits, and in the 8th, 12th, 14th circuits and out-of-state for the Young Lawyers Division, have been mailed to those circuit members. Bar members may vote online or by paper ballot. Instructions for electronic voting were included with the ballots. Votes must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) March 22. See the candidates' platform statements.
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Basic Skills Course Requirements
Effective Mar. 6, new lawyers or members who have not completed three Basic CLE course component of the Basic Skills Course Requirement may attend a live Basic CLE presentation or take the 24/7 online CLE version. Access the CLE page for details and a listing of courses.
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Annual Convention
Join your colleagues at the 61st Florida Bar Annual Convention June 23-26 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club for section and committee meetings, CLE courses, luncheons and special events. Book hotel rooms now for a discounted group rate.
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The Florida Bar News
The March 15 edition of The News is available, with stories including:
- The courts asking for new judges, plus the return of funds and support staff.
- A Second Circuit program that uses dogs to comfort young crime victims.
- Guidelines for lawyers using social networking Web sites.
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Judicial Vacancies:
- 20th Circuit / Charlotte County - Applications due Mar. 10.
- 17th Circuit / Broward County Court - Applicaiton due Mar. 26.
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