Week of February 5th, 2024

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:

• The House and Senate introducing competing budget proposals for FY 24-25 last week, and despite their calls for major cuts, they include many court spending priorities.
• A sweeping proposal to streamline the state’s mental health and substance abuse laws coming with a big price tag and the support of House and Senate leadership.
• Ten scholarships available for young lawyers to attend the Solo & Small Firm Section’s February 23 half-day, virtual, technology and wellness CLE event.

The Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.