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The Business Law Section of The Florida Bar is pleased to announce the full approval of its newly updated Sample ESI Protocol and Guidelines. Developed collaboratively by the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee and the Rules of Court Committee, the revised protocol reflects modern best practices in managing electronically stored information in litigation. This resource is designed to provide practical, standardized guidance for attorneys navigating complex e-discovery issues. Florida lawyers are encouraged to review and adopt the protocol in their practice. The approved version is now available through the Business Law Section’s website.
flabizlaw.org/news/new-bls-approved-esi-protocol-and-guidelines-now-available/
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The Business Law Section of The Florida Bar is pleased to announce the full approval of its newly updated Sample ESI Protocol and Guidelines. Developed collaboratively by the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee and the Rules of Court Committee, the revised protocol reflects modern best practices in managing electronically stored information in litigation. This resource is designed to provide practical, standardized guidance for attorneys navigating complex e-discovery issues. Florida lawyers are encouraged to review and adopt the protocol in their practice. The approved version is now available through the Business Law Section’s website. 
https://flabizlaw.org/news/new-bls-approved-esi-protocol-and-guidelines-now-available/

BLS Blog: Religious Accommodation Lawsuits on the Rise—What Employers Need to Know
Religious accommodation in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a growing area of litigation risk.
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BLS Blog: Religious Accommodation Lawsuits on the Rise—What Employers Need to Know 
Religious accommodation in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a growing area of litigation risk. 
Read more https://flabizlaw.org/member-articles/religious-accommodation-lawsuits-on-the-rise-what-employers-need-to-know/

p.s. it's not just CLE and meetings. The Annual Labor Day Retreat is a fun filled weekend for the whole family. Register now while there is still room in the hotel block! member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000FCbmL2AT#/Overview ... See MoreSee Less

p.s. its not just CLE and meetings. The Annual Labor Day Retreat is a fun filled weekend for the whole family. Register now while there is still room in the hotel block! https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000FCbmL2AT#/Overview

Past Chair Spotlight! Michael Chesal, 2018-2019
Hear what he has to say about his year as chair and involvement with the Section as well as some fun facts.
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Past Chair Spotlight! Michael Chesal, 2018-2019
Hear what he has to say about his year as chair and involvement with the Section as well as some fun facts.
https://flabizlaw.org/member-articles/past-chair-spotlight-michael-chesal-2018-2019/

The Section pursued 4 pieces of legislation in 2024/2025, and all FOUR made it through and were signed into law!
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The Section pursued 4 pieces of legislation in 2024/2025, and all FOUR made it through and were signed into law!
https://flabizlaw.org/news/2024-2025-legislative-successes/
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