Court News:
On January 16, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court will host the Pro Bono Service Awards in conjunction with The Florida Bar. The annual awards program is a way to recognize and honor the lawyers, judges, law firms, and legal associations who freely give their time and expertise to ensure access to justice for those who otherwise could not afford it.
A wide-ranging framework of new and amended rules goes into effect on January 1, 2025. See, In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Case No. SC2023-0962. For additional information, visit the Florida Supreme Court website, which maintains a list of new and recently amended rules and forms.
The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual dinner fundraiser, A Supreme Evening 2025, is coming up on January 16, 2025. This event is the historical society’s main fundraiser, which helps to fulfill their mission of preserving the history of Florida’s highest court and supporting education about the court system. A Supreme Evening 2025 will be held at Florida State University’s Dunlap Champions Club in Tallahassee.
Visit the Florida Courts website for the new issue of the Half Court Press. This issue covers the latest Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence, the dedication of the Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Leon County Courthouse, the new marshal of the Supreme Court, and more.