Navigation At the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s 23rd Annual Equal Justice Awards September 18, Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Steven Fahlgren, from the left, Jacksonville University College of Law Dean Nicholas Allard, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Pro Bono Director Aaron Irving, and other JU law school representatives took part in the awarding of the Kathy Para Outstanding […]
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High school mock trials at St. Lucie County Courthouse in honor of Constitution Day
19th Circuit Judge Michael Porter, center, presided over a mock trial for St. Lucie West Centennial High School students with attorneys and moderators Lily Chen, second from the left, Jamy Barreau, far right, and volunteer attorney-coaches Lainey Francisco, second from the right, Eva Sugg, third from the right, and Jessica Hooper, left. A first-of-its-kind collaboration […]
Board greenlights insurance coverage law certification
The Board of Governors agreed September 19 to approve a new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification program, and proposed rule and bylaw revisions that range from a new reporting requirement for lawyers facing involuntary commitment, to a stricter attendance policy for certain standing committees. Meeting in Tampa, the board voted unanimously to approve a Real […]
Court clerks push for funding as CCIS expansion nears
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers President Doug Chorvat says this year the clerks are focusing on two key priorities: opening the CCIS to attorneys and the public; and securing funding to address the growing staffing crisis compounded by the addition of 39 new judges. Florida lawyers could soon gain access to a powerful statewide court […]
The Portable Mindfulness Practice
Practicing mindfulness can be seen as a path whose destination is a strengthened mindfulness — a quality of mind characterized by reduced susceptibility to distraction, greater focus, heightened situational and self-awareness, and improved regulation of emotional agitation. This month we will explore four key elements of a popular mindfulness practice known as Focused Attention and […]