Posts Tagged 'Florida Bar'



Perry Mason and the Present Moment

This month’s column meanders like a river, flowing from television’s most popular trial attorney, to a largely forgotten courageous and mistreated state prosecutor, to the practice of mindful listening. A current running through this river is Native American Heritage Day, legislation signed into law by George Bush so designating the Friday following Thanksgiving. Televisions Most […]

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Mental health and wellness stand at the heart of the season two finale of ‘Never Contemplated’

Judge Hetal Desai The “Never Contemplated” podcast recently put the wrap on its second season with an important message for Florida’s legal community regarding mental health and wellness. The podcast, which is put together by The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism, provides a candid discussion with women judges from across the state featuring […]

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Former Florida Bar President Jay White passes away

John G. (Jay) White III Known for his thoroughness and intensity in addressing complex legal issues, John G. (Jay) White III, the 60th president of The Florida Bar, died unexpectedly November 27. He was 67. White, GrayRobinson’s West Palm Beach managing shareholder, was born September 2, 1955, in Pensacola, more than 100 years after his […]

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Stopping hackers with ‘honey and sand’

Beau Blumberg Solo and small-firm lawyers who think they don’t have to worry about data security should think again, warns Lockard LLC CEO Nick Lockard. “Why should your care?” Lockard says. “Your reputation is on the line. When hackers target your business, they will ruin your reputation.”

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Ben Crump donates $50,000 to the Arthenia L. Joyner Endowed Scholarship at FAMU Law

Ben Crump donated $50,000 to the Arthenia Joyner Endowment a the FAMU College of Law. Sen. Joyner, left, is shown here with FAMU Law Dean Diedré Keller and Crump. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump of Tallahassee recently made a $50,000 donation to the Arthenia L. Joyner Endowed Scholarship at Florida A&M University College of Law. […]

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