Week of May 4th, 2026

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:

• Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill last week that sponsors say will make the civil justice system function more efficiently.
• The Government Lawyer Section hosting its first-ever Legacy & Leadership Symposium on Friday, June 5, at The Florida Bar Annex in Tallahassee.
• Miami’s H.T. Smith being selected to receive Funding Florida Legal Aid’s 2026 Medal of Honor Award.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/.