Navigation Pictured alongside Florida Bar President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, third from the right, are, from the left, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governor member and Miami-Dade Bar Treasurer Tiffany Ashley Disney, YLD Board of Governor and Miami-Dade Bar Secretary Robert Blumberg, immediate past Miami-Dade Bar president and Florida Bar Board of Governors member Charise […]
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Practical tips for avoiding Phishing and Sloshing attacks
Jade Davis Phishing and Sloshing (fraudulent redirection of wire transfers or settlement funds) remain two of the most damaging threats facing lawyers and their clients. Both target trust and timing — two things central to legal practice. A few practical steps can help mitigate these risks: Phishing Prevention: Click Here To Read The Full Article
Measure would broaden grandparents’ ability to petition for visitation
Sen. Danny Burgess Florida grandparents would have broader authority to petition for visitation under a proposal by a Southwest Florida lawmaker. Republican Sen. Danny Burgess, an Army Reserve JAG officer and former Zephyrhills mayor, is sponsoring SB 674. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Bill to shield appellate court clerks’ personal data advances again
Sen. Darryl Rouson A proposal to shield appellate court clerks and their families from potential retaliation is once again advancing through the Legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9-1 Tuesday to approve SB 292 by Sen. Darryl Rouson, a St. Petersburg attorney, who noted that similar efforts cleared committees in recent years only to stall […]