Articles in Category: 'Florida Bar Association'

Rick Scott: I'll Make Court Funding a Priority

By: David Royse News Service of Florida | Posted: August 9, 2011 3:55 AM

TAGS: Courts, Florida Bar Association, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Foreclosures, Medicaid, News, Rick Scott, State Courts Revenue Trust Fund, Politics

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Chief Justice Charles Canady Argues Against Cuts to Courts

By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: January 26, 2011 3:55 AM

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady made his case for not cutting the court system budget Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

TAGS: Chief Justice Charles Canady, Columbia County Clerk of Courts, Florida Bar Association, Florida Courts E-Filing Authority, Florida Supreme Court, News, Sen. Garret Richter, Senate Judiciary Committee, Government

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Lame-Duck Judicial Appointments: Will Charlie Crist Get Up to Mischief?

By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: November 13, 2010 4:05 AM

With two months left as governor, Charlie Crist can still leave a lasting legacy with his remaining judicial, board and commission appointments.

TAGS: Florida Bar Association, Gov. Charlie Crist, Jeb Bush, Judicial Nomminating Committee, News, Rick Scott

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How Justices Jorge Labarga, James Perry Survived Retention Fight

By: Kenric Ward | Posted: November 9, 2010 4:05 AM

Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga won the highest score in a Bar Association poll, but got the lowest retention vote of any high court judge in state history last Tuesday.