A Tampa attorney and recent identity theft victim has some friendly advice to fellow Bar members â take cybersecurity seriously. Internet scammers recently used the attorneyâs name, address, and other personal identifying information, including business Tax ID Number, to apply for a hefty U.S. Small Business Administration loan. âI was looking at my credit…
Floridaâs five Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels are again pushing legislation to address various legal glitches and ensure their attorneys are treated the same as assistant public defenders and assistant state attorneys. Candice Brower, the CCCRC for the area covered by the First District Court of Appeal, said this yearâs bills are close to…
â A path is made by walking on it. â Chuang Tzu
In the famous words of the motivational speaker – Jim Rohn “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Greetings Everyone: As Jim Rohn would say . . . . . “If you want better results then you need to surround yourself with better people.” People that will actively,…
Working mother attorneys are giving high marks to a new support group that has been tackling challenging issues, sponsors say. âOur hope is that more members of the legal community become aware of this,â said Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc. Executive Director Daniel McDermott. Launched in May, the support group is a joint effort of FLA,…
 Ralph DeMeo A Central Florida lawmaker has withdrawn a bill that would allow judges to appoint âcourtroom animal advocates,â but the Animal Law Section is undeterred. âIf youâll pardon the pun, the bill still has legs,â said Animal Law Section executive council member Ralph DeMeo. âThere is still time, and we are working with other…
â The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is…
  Sen. Darryl Rouson A Senate panel has approved a criminal justice reform measure that would retroactively apply reduced sentences for some crimes. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 276 by Sen. Darryl Rouson, R-St. Petersburg. There is no House companion. Rouson noted that as a member of the Constitution…
   Sen. Keith Perry Juvenile suspects who complete diversion programs could expunge their criminal records, including nonforcible felonies, under a measure that is making its way through the Legislature. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 342 by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville. An identical measure, HB 195 by Rep. David Smith,…
â Whatever you do, do it with purpose. Being focused is not something to be ashamed of. It is something to be proud of. When you know what are you are doing and have a clear vision of where you are going, you will not need to chase opportunities. Opportunities will seek you. Happiness will…
