Navigation It’s the timely mailing of the presuit notice of intent to initiate litigation, not the receipt of the notice, that begins the tolling of the applicable limitations period for filing a complaint for medical negligence, according to the Florida Supreme Court. The April 21 ruling settles a conflict between three district courts of appeal in […]
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Legal service providers partner to educate tenants about their rights
With rents on the rise in Pinellas County, Gulfcoast Legal Services (GLS) has joined a group of legal aid providers to spread awareness about tenant rights and resources. For tenants who are out of the service area or cannot utilize local legal aids, partner Jacksonville Area Legal Aid has created an online form-builder that helps […]
Grimes Galvano celebrates 100th Anniversary
In 1983 the members of the firm purchased the Professional Building located at 1023 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton. The building had become somewhat run-down and was functionally obsolete, having been built with, for example, no air conditioning. Following the purchase, they completed an historic rehabilitation of the building, receiving an award from the State […]
Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases now accepting applications
The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases is seeking applicants for vacancies to be considered at the committee’s July meeting. Candidates with significant trial or appellate experience preferred. Members are expected to attend three meetings a year. Additionally, the committee’s work requires that members view instructions objectively, making every effort […]
Grant allows Dade Legal Aid – Put Something Back to expand bankruptcy assistance
Miami-Dade’s Put Something Back Pro Bono Project recently received a $10,000 grant from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation. “This grant will expand services to additional low-income clients in need of bankruptcy assistance, targeting those impacted by the COVID pandemic,” said Bruce Levine, the project coordinator. The funds will be used Put Something Back to […]