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The next FLA online career counseling is April 9

David Behrend, M.ED., director of Career Planning Services for Lawyers in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Florida Lawyers Assistance, will offer a free career counseling program for lawyers via computer from the privacy of your home or office. The next session is Wednesday, April 9, at 12 p.m. The meetings will be held on the second Wednesday […]

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JALA’s Pro Bono Alternative Spring Break sees record participation and expanded services

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s (JALA) Alternative Spring Break program pairs law students with volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to seniors, including drafting advance directives and simple wills. “I am amazed at the success of Alternative Spring Break and how this clinic has grown,” said Aaron J. Irving, JALA’s director of pro bono. […]

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Senate approves bill to protect vulnerable adults from internet scammers

Sen. Jonathan Martin The Senate has approved an Elder Law Section proposal aimed at protecting vulnerable victims by making it easier to halt bank transfers to “unascertainable” internet scammers. Without debate, the Senate voted 37-0 March 27 to approve SB 106, introduced by Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Ft. Myers attorney. Click Here To Read The […]

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April 1, 2025 News and Notes

Rodd Santomauro of Strategic Partnership wrote, “Chapter One: Military/VA/Tricare Liens,” published in LexisNexis 4th Edition of Liens in Personal Injury Actions. Woodie H. Thomas III of Palm Beach Gardens hosts the talk show, “American Family Life,” on radio and television. Jeff Wright of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt was a featured speaker at the NABOR […]

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