Navigation Attention, South Florida legal community, one of the most popular fundraisers of the year — “Dade Legal Aid Annual Battle of the Legal Bands” — is just around the corner. Tickets for the September 10 event are available for $20 at www.dadelegalaid.org, or for $25 at the door. “Proceeds from the event will support Dade […]
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Court workgroup recommends ways to reduce ‘sham and vexatious’ litigation
A Supreme Court workgroup has concluded that better education, including for lawyers and judges, would be the most effective way to reduce “sham and vexatious” litigation — but potential rule and statute revisions, and better E-Filing Portal procedures, might also help. “The workgroup notes that its foremost recommendation is education,” the panel stressed in its […]
Nominations sought for annual pro bono awards
The Florida Bar has issued a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service. The deadline for most nominations is October 7. Pro bono publico means “for the public good,” and pro bono legal service is just one […]
The Florida Bar merit retention poll will be in the mail soon
Five Florida Supreme Court justices and 28 appellate judges will be on the merit retention ballot November 8, and in-state members of The Florida Bar soon will be asked their opinions of those up for retention. Every two years, Florida’s voters are asked whether the justices and the district courts of appeal judges up for […]
Solo & Small Firm Section bestows annual awards
The Solo & Small Firm Section each year presents awards that recognize exceptional achievements, professionalism, and contributions. “The recipients of our annual awards have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their professions or in volunteer service,” said immediate past Chair Jacina Parson, a Pinellas senior assistant county attorney and former director of The Florida Bar’s Henry […]