Navigation Philip Burke Losing a job can be a traumatic experience for any worker. Aside from the financial impact, it may also affect self-esteem. For some, a layoff means reassessing professional goals while searching for employment. In contrast, others prefer to rebrand themselves entirely by returning to school to pursue a different career path. Florida Bar […]
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Florida clerks recognizes domestic violence awareness month
After processing more than 78,000 applications for protective injunctions last year, Florida’s court clerks are marking National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by highlighting available services. “If you are in immediate danger of domestic violence, call 911,” Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers President Carolyn Timmann said in a statement. “One of our most solemn duties as […]
Judges may not hire family members, but may speak at firm sponsored seminars aimed at law students
Like many businesses, Florida’s courts are caught in the national labor crunch. While a creative, out-of-the-box approach is needed to fulfill staffing shortages, judges are still prohibited from hiring family members, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The Supreme Court committee issued Opinion 2022-12 October 3, which responded to a judge on whether the […]
Court issues administrative orders extending time limits in hurricane stricken areas
The Supreme Court has issued six administrative orders extending court time limits in jurisdictions impacted by Hurricane Ian. In Re: Emergency Request to Extend Time Periods Under All Florida Rules of Procedure for Monroe County in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, AOSC22-45, cites that court’s September 27-29 storm closure, and a September 26 closure due to […]
Chief Justice terminates COVID-19 emergency operational measures dealing with remote proceedings
Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz has issued an administrative order that marks another milestone in Florida’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery. In Re: Termination of Specified COVID-19 Emergency Operational Measures to Account for New Rules on Remote Conduct of Court Proceedings, AOSC-2251, repeals sections of a previous emergency order that addressed the use of remote technology. […]