Navigation WMU-Cooley Law School’s Tampa Bay campus student chapter of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section, (RPPTS) and the 10CORE Law Society hosted the virtual forum “Redevelopment After Destruction for Tenants and Homeowners” in March. The two-part forum featured sessions for homeowners and tenants. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian devastated families living in Florida, particularly […]
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Mindfulness and the rule against perpetuities
You probably remember learning in law school the rule against perpetuities. And while this common law property rule tends to be elusive to grasp, an insight underlying the rule — that it can be problematic to tie up the future with today’s beliefs and intentions — is more readily appreciated. The present moment can also […]
Animal Law Section promotes courtroom therapy dogs
Macie Codina and Ralph DeMeo, of Tallahassee’s Guilday Law Firm, on behalf of The Florida Bar Animal Law Section, attended the 2023 swearing in ceremony for 18 new Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Animal Therapy Program courtroom therapy dogs. Pictured are Second Circuit Chief Judge Jonathan Sjostrom and retired Senior Judge James Hankinson, who were the first […]
Martha J. Cook would like to serve as a senior judge
Former Circuit Judge Martha J. Cook of the 13th Judicial Circuit of Florida wishes to serve as a senior judge. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of this judge to serve as a senior judge should send, on or before May 3, written comments to John A. Tomasino, Clerk, Florida Supreme […]
Silverberg petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Paul K. Silverberg of Sunrise has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. By order of the Supreme Court dated September 30, 2020, Silverberg was suspended for a period of 91 days for making material misrepresentations to the court regarding his availability for hearings and he failed to properly supervise his […]