Florida Bar News – Miami-Dade Public Defender is Using Artificial Intelligence for Research and Case Preparation

‘We’re already seeing that it’s meeting our expectations, just by usage and talking to lawyers that are using it. We haven’t run into any complaints or any serious concerns’ Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez is a remote technology early adopter turned AI trailblazer. Six months ago, his front-line defenders, most of them in the felony…

Florida Bar Journal – PONDERING THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION

What is the future of the legal profession? There have been many opinions offered, but some answers are emerging. Generally speaking, tectonic shifts take a while before significant changes are realized, but technology is speeding up those processes. The bottom line: the legal profession will be different and, in many ways, better going forward. To…

Florida Bar News – Bill Would Shield Judicial Assistants’ Personal Information

They work long hours in relative obscurity, but sometimes judicial assistants attract too much attention, says a Port Orange Republican who is renewing an effort to exempt “JAs” and their family members from public records laws. Filed November 29, SB 50 would exempt the home addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of judicial assistants, the addresses,…

Florida Bar News – LegalFuel Podcast Explores Mindfulness Training as a Tool for Sharpening Focus and Concentration

Renowned University of Miami psychologist and brain researcher Dr. Amishi Jha has some good news for Florida lawyers. Contrary to popular myth, that constantly ringing cell phone and other electronic distractions aren’t putting a dent in anyone’s attention span or damaging anyone’s ability to concentrate. “Are attention spans shrinking because of modern technology? No, they…

Florida Bar News – Mandi Clay of Three Thirteen Law Encourages Lawyers to Take Care of their Mental Health

Mandi Clay, a member of the Bar’s Standing Committee on Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers, stressed the importance of setting boundaries and having a good support system – not just in your circle of family and friends, but within your profession as well. Focusing on mental health and wellness for lawyers, WMU-Cooley Law…

Florida Bar News – Chief Justice Terminates COVID-19 Emergency Operational Measures Dealing with Remote Proceedings

New comprehensive rules governing remote conduct of court proceedings took effect October 1   Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz has issued an administrative order that marks another milestone in Florida’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery. In Re: Termination of Specified COVID-19 Emergency Operational Measures to Account for New Rules on Remote Conduct of Court Proceedings, AOSC-2251,…