Business Law Section Newsletter
Are you up to date on the new changes to Service of Process?
January 12, 2023

The recent changes to legislation governing service of process effective January 2, 2023, have significantly changed the requirements for commencing a lawsuit in Florida state courts. Every lawyer involved in litigating civil disputes should be familiar with these changes, so that they may take advantage of or respond effectively to the new requirements and procedures. Register here.
Leadership Academy
The Florida Bar’s The Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy has opened its application period for Class XI. The deadline to apply is before 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2023. The Leadership Academy is a multi-session training program designed to help a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers become better leaders. Each year a select group of participants are selected from applications submitted to The Florida Bar to become Academy Fellows. For more information, please visit this link.

Learn more about the Leadership Academy here.

The Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy of the Florida Bar is hosting its 10th Year Anniversary Reception at the end of the Florida Bar’s Winter Meetings on January 20, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Sebastian II Ballroom, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819. Tickets will soon become available. The BLS is a proud sponsor of this marquee event. All members are welcome!