Navigation A Ft. Lauderdale law firm’s attempt to qualify its billboard pitch for insurance settlement services didn’t go far enough to satisfy the Board of Governors. At a July 23 meeting on Miami Beach, the board found that B.B. Legal LLC’s proposed disclaimer, “Restrictions apply. Not all claims qualify,” was not “reasonably prominent” to qualify claims […]
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‘I failed retirement’
Rep. Pat Maney It’s an understandable problem. Do you address T. Patt Maney as “Judge” in recognition of his 29 years as an Okaloosa County judge? Or as “General” for his 37 years in the military, 8.5 years on active duty and the remainder in the U.S. Army Reserve where he reached the rank of […]
Amendment clarifies the Bar’s role in dealing with constitutional officers while they still hold office
The Board of Governors has signed off on a proposed rule amendment that would clarify that the Bar will take no action on complaints against a constitutional officer while the officer remains in office. At a December 23 meeting on Miami Beach — and convened virtually — the board voted without objection to approve a […]
Proposal would provide guidance for responding to negative online reviews alleging criminal conduct
The Board of Governors is considering a Professional Ethics Committee proposed rule amendment that would give lawyers a narrow opportunity to respond to negative online reviews. The proposed amendment to Rule 4-1.6 (Confidentiality of Information) appeared on first reading on the board’s July 23 agenda. Board Review Committee on Professional Ethics Chair Wayne Smith urged […]
Palm Beach County Bar places summer legal interns
The Palm Beach County Bar Association Committee on Diversity and Inclusion helped sponsor several highly-selected summer legal interns in West Palm Beach law firms including Ryan Johnson, right, a 2L at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Hosting a recent lunch for him were mentors, from left: mediator/arbitrator Lawrence Gordon, president of the […]