Howard M Talenfeld

March 15, 2019 | Daily Business Review

“Leaving Neverland” is the heart-wrenching story of two now-adult men who claim they were victims of sexual and psychological abuse as teens by Michael Jackson. Sadly, it's only one of two such exposés out now.

By Howard M. Talenfeld

4 minute read

January 05, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Florida has the opportunity to become an exemplar to the nation by amending its Constitution with Proposal 40, filed by Commissioner Belinda Keiser. This proposal will give children who were removed ‎from their parents because of abuse and neglect the right to counsel. Providing all children with attorneys in addition to their volunteer Guardians ad Litem is the national best practice and our kids deserve the best. It's also cost effective.

By Commentary by Howard M. Talenfeld

3 minute read

November 02, 2016 | Daily Business Review

The Children's Services Council of Broward County is seeking attorneys to represent children in the child welfare system, writes attorney Howard M. Talenfeld.

By Commentary by Howard M. Talenfeld

5 minute read

October 21, 2013 | Daily Business Review

The death of a developmentally disabled 12-year-old girl shows the need for attorneys to advocate for critical care from DCF, contracted providers and governmental agencies, writes Howard M. Talenfeld of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb.

By Letter by Howard M. Talenfeld

2 minute read

July 13, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Attorney Howard M. Talenfeld discusses the lessons all must learn from the Jerry Sandusky scandal and Florida's new law that requires educational institutions and their law enforcement agencies to report known or suspected child abuse.

By Howard M. Talenfeld

4 minute read

February 19, 2013 | Daily Business Review

We can only hope that state leaders learn that cutting budgets at the expense of at-risk children rarely delivers the results one expects — and it could lead to a class action that is certified and a federal court injunction, writes Howard M. Talenfeld of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb.

By Howard M. Talenfeld

5 minute read

January 30, 2013 | Daily Business Review

One can only hope that new penalties and the threats of punishment will lead to a shortened list of missing children and a safer environment for all of Florida's at-risk youth, writes Howard M. Talenfeld of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb.

By Howard M. Talenfeld

4 minute read