Lawyers should not be able to join referral services that also refer callers for medical help or other non-legal professional services, according to the Special Committee on Lawyer Referral Services.
Voluntary dismissals and foreclosure paperwork irregularities examined
In a case that could affect thousands of pending and future mortgage foreclosures, the Florida Supreme Court has been asked to prevent lenders from escaping sanctions for using fraudulent documents by filing voluntary dismissals.
Keep an eye out for your fee statement
Florida Bar members are now receiving their 2012-13 fee statements, reflecting no increase in annual fees, which are payable July 1 and late after August 15.
Seize your opportunity to hear retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at The Florida Bar Annual Convention, when she will participate in a free seminar called “Choosing Our Judges.”
'$1,844 becomes the $64,000 question'
The amount in question is only $1,844 in unpaid investigative fees, but court-appointed registry attorney Martin McClain, representing a death row inmate who claims to be innocent, took the dispute all the way to the Florida Supreme Court.
Coxe to receive Medal of Honor
Hank Coxe, a Jacksonville attorney widely recognized for his pro bono work, fundraising for legal aid, and leadership of the organized Bar, has been selected to receive The Florida Bar Foundation’s 2012 Medal of Honor Award for a lawyer, the Foundation’s highest award.
- Professionalism rules to be discussed at Bar convention
- Hatchett headlines SEABC workshop
- FAWL to host authors at Annual Convention
- Douglass to receive lifetime award
- Conference examines campaign-related issues
Then, Now, and Always... A Heritage of Leadership is an appropriate theme for the 62nd Annual 2012 Florida Bar Convention held June 20 - 23 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando/Kissimmee. Join your colleagues and participate in your choice of 14 CLE courses, 12 luncheons and special events, multiple committees and section meetings, General Assembly and more. Early online registration begins mid-April. Be sure to make your Hotel reservation early before rooms sell out. Review the full convention website for up-to-date details of the convention. |
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- Shining a light on foster care
- Advertising Update
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School opens its doors
- Minority Mentoring Picnic scheduled for November 10
- Shining a light on fostercare
- HAWL celebrates women pioneers
- Hole in one at 89
- Stetson U. opens new Veterans Law Institute
- Barry defeats Harvard
- St. Thomas host spring reception in Miami
- Robinson takes the helm at FLMIC
- Event raises $29,000 for women's foundation
- Miami Beach Bar hosts Law Day luncheon
- Florida Registered Paralegal Corner
- Miami's Zack to chair National Center for Access to Justice
- Holloway joins the board as a public member
- Bar Examiners hand out staff awards
- Justice Teaching touches the hearts and minds of students and teachers
- Justice Teaching in Hollywood
- Bar leaders gather at NBA's Tampa event
- OCBA recognizes Lowndes, Drosdick
- Governor seeks JNC applicants
- Proposed rules for resolving professionalism complaints
- Hearing set on UPL issues involving community association managers
- USDC-MDFL renewal membership drive
- Berthiaume petitions for reinstatement
- Gonzalez petitions for reinstatement
- Greenfield petitions for reinstatement
- Murray petitions for reinstatement
- Jung petitions for reinstatement
Judicial Vacancies
- Orlando bankruptcy judge needed
- Two administrative law judge positions open in Tallahassee
- Fifth DCA has an opening
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With mailings, billboards, the Internet, and TV, voters will have plenty of information about candidates and issues on the 2012 election ballot. But when it comes to judicial races, it’s another matter.
Judicial Candidate Voluntary Self-disclosure Statement now available
Candidates running for Florida’s trial courts this year will soon receive The Florida Bar Judicial Candidate Voluntary Self-disclosure Statement, approved by the Board of Governors to help educate voters about judicial races.
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Its hard to keep these lawyers grounded
Try getting ahold of Jacksonville attorney Mary Burnett, and you might have a hard time finding her.
Disciplinary Actions
On the Move
31st Annual Attorney Trust Officer Conference
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live Presentation: June 21 - 23, The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort * 2600 Tiburon Drive * Naples
How to Comply with the Digital Accessibility Requirements of E-filed Court Documents: RJA 2.526
Course Classification: Intermediate, LIVE WEBCAST on Thursday, June 21, Gaylord Palms Resort (Orlando), Kissimmee. Program will be recorded during The Florida Bar Annual Convention.
31st Annual Attorney Trust Officer Conference
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live Presentation: June 21 - 23, The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort * 2600 Tiburon Drive * Naples.
Florida Law Update 2012
Course Classification: Intermediate Level, Live & Webcast Location: Thursday, June 21, Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee
Annual Wealth Protection 2012: Creating Wealth Certainty in an Uncertain World
Course Classification: Advanced Level, Live Presentation and Webcast: Friday, May 25, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 • 2301 SE 17 Causeway • Fort Lauderdale
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