Navigation Jim Vickaryous Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick. Lawyers must be nimble. Lawyers who are not nimble in these times of legal change may get burned. The nimblest of us will be of great benefit to our clients. It makes me think of the old English nursery rhyme, “Jack Be […]
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Finding volunteer lawyers to provide pro bono assistance to storm victims on this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs
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: The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division opening its Disaster Relief Hotline to provide essential legal assistance to Floridians affected by the hurricanes. A new study on legal malpractice in Florida revealing […]
Bay Area Legal Legal Services cranks up Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline
Florida residents have access to an essential resource for navigating recovery from natural disasters, including flooding, wind damage, and more. The Florida Disaster Legal Aid Helpline (833-514-2940) offers free legal information and advice to those facing challenges related to FEMA assistance, Small Business Administration aid, insurance claims, contractor disputes, eviction, home title and ownership matters, […]
Florida’s clerks recognizes domestic violence awareness month
Each year, Florida’s clerks of court help tens of thousands of vulnerable individuals suffering from harmful or threatening interactions apply for protective injunctions. In observance of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) is recognizing survivors of domestic violence and highlighting services provided by Clerks of Court to assist […]
Proposed rule change would puts notification burden on Florida Registered Paralegals
In another sign of their growing numbers, Florida Registered Paralegals would be required to notify an employer or supervising attorney of any status change under a proposed rule amendment that could soon be headed to the Supreme Court. The Board of Governors, as early as December, could be asked to consider a proposed amendment to […]