Navigation Jim Vickaryous I have noticed that the better educated a person is, the less likely they can tell a gripping story. Ask a sailor, fisherman, or cop for a story, and you can’t stop listening. Ask a lawyer for a good story, and you immediately regret it. Somehow, our modern education system has bleached out […]
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Nassau County lawyers honored for pro bono contributions
The William A. Van Nortwick, Jr., Presentation of the Pins event is an annual tradition that recognizes the work of attorneys in promoting access to justice. The event was recently held at the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville and is named in honor of William A. Van Nortwick, Jr., an attorney and jurist known for […]
Measure to provide personal injury liability protection for skating rinks moves in the Senate
Sen. Clay Yarborough While roller skating rinks provide a positive social benefit to communities and are a source of “wholesome family fun,” increasing liability insurance costs are a major factor in roller skating rink closures in Florida, said Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville. “For it to be more economically feasible for insurance companies to provide affordable […]
Despite some public opposition, alimony reform moves to the Senate floor
Sen. Joe Gruters The measure to allow courts to grant alimony to either party in the form of “temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational alimony, as is equitable,” while removing the term, “permanent in nature,” from the statutes, passed through the Senate Rules Committee April 5. The bill, SB 1416 by Sarasota Republican Sen. Joe Gruters, […]
Solo & Small Firm Section is accepting nominations for its annual awards
The Solo & Small Firm Section is accepting nominations for its annual awards until close of business on April 24. The section annually honors attorneys and a paralegal for exceptional achievements, professionalism, and contributions to the legal community. Mentor of the Year Award. This award recognizes an outstanding Florida-licensed attorney who has shown remarkable achievements […]