Navigation Gary Lesser Convening virtually after Hurricane Ian postponed a September meeting, the Board of Governors received an update on a mentoring program for beginning lawyers and approved a handful of proposed rule amendments. President Gary Lesser began the October 24 meeting expressing sorrow for storm victims and praising the many Bar members who rushed to […]
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E-Filing Authority to debut new public access site October 29
The Florida Courts E-Filing Authority, the interlocal government that oversees the court’s e-filing Portal, is putting the finishing touches on the creation of a new public access website for all non-confidential circuit civil case-initiating documents. The site, titled “Statewide Non-Confidential Circuit Civil Filings,” provides public access to all circuit civil submissions over the past five […]
Legal Services of Greater Miami recognizes its pro bono partners
The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section received the Legal Services of Greater Miami’s Equal Justice Impact Award at its Annual Pro Bono Celebration. Pictured are Monica Vigues-Pitan, Alex Jimenez, and Arya Li presenting the award to Business Law Section Pro Bono Committee Chair Carlos Sardi (second from the left). Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal […]
James V. Dolan — 1931-2022
James V. Dolan It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the passing of my dear friend, mentor and Law Partner James V. Dolan, referred to by his friends as “Jimmy” who passed away on March 13, 2022, at the age of 91. Jimmy was a founding Partner of McFarlane & Dolan. Jimmy […]
Rules chairs study report to streamline the rulemaking process
Court rules chairs are reviewing a recent report on streamlining the rulemaking process that calls for, among other things, smaller committees, more frequent meetings, and establishing deadlines. “We developed a workgroup to take a look at all of those to see if it does make sense to streamline the IOPs (internal operating procedures), and to […]