Navigation In recognition of Veteran’s Day, the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is honoring military veterans and active-duty personnel by providing complimentary passport photos, notary services, and copies throughout November. Complimentary copies include, but are not limited to, marriage licenses, deeds, court records, and more. Also, this includes certified copies. “Our team […]
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May Florida lawyers passively invest in out-of-state firms that include nonlawyer owners?
The Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee is considering if it is permissible for a Florida lawyer to be a passive investor in an alternative business structure (ABS) in another state that allows nonlawyer ownership of law firms. After spirited debate during the Fall Meeting October 28, the committee voted 26-9 in favor of having staff draft […]
Ft. Lauderdale prosecutor runs to cure childhood cancer
Lisa Hopkins, an assistant state attorney for the Economic Crimes Unit in the 17th Circuit, is scheduled to run four races in four days, totaling 48.6 miles, to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. A few months from now, thousands of running enthusiasts will descend upon the Walt Disney World […]
It’s never too early to prepare for the next storm
Hurricane Ian’s damaging and deadly strike on Southwest and Central Florida is a powerful reminder that disaster planning is especially important for lawyers. And while the cleanup from Ian is underway and will take months or more to fully complete, this being Florida, it’s never too early to prepare for the next disaster. Fortunately for […]
NSU Trial Association team wins 19th Annual Buffalo-Niagara Trial Competition
Kyle Lockwood, from the left Gabriel Montiel, Lexy Semino, George Pinilla, and Coach Jihad Sheikha. After fierce competition, the Nova Southeastern University Trial Association program came out on top at the 19th Annual Buffalo-Niagara Trial Competition. Four 3L competitors, Kyle Lockwood, Gabriel Montiel, George Pinilla, and Lexy Semino, emerged victorious among 28 law schools. The […]