June 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review
$100 More In Dues For Legal Aid? Bar Board Of Governors Says NoA proposal to raise Florida Bar dues $100 to fund struggling legal aid programs is drawing strong opposition from the Bar. Proponents are not giving up the fight though. They plan to petition the Florida Supreme Court to request the Bar take up the issue.
By Julie Kay
5 minute read
June 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review
The Florida Bar Gives Lawyers Starting Medical Marijuana Consulting Business Green LightThe Florida Bar Board of Governors, responding to a growing number of lawyers starting medical marijuana consulting businesses, has set a policy stating it will not prosecute such lawyers.
By Julie Kay
4 minute read
June 06, 2014 | Daily Business Review
A How-to Guide For Winning TrialsThe View From the Bench seminar featured some of Miami's most celebrated plaintiffs and defense attorneys offering their tips on opening statements, closing arguments and jury selection.
By Julie Kay
4 minute read
June 05, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judge Won't Dismiss Discipline Case Against Jeremy AltersA judge serving as a Florida Bar referee refuses to dismiss a bar discipline case against Miami plaintiffs attorney Jeremy Alters.
By Julie Kay
1 minute read
June 04, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Legal Aid Groups Recognize Holland & Knight's Pro Bono WorkHolland & Knight is being recognized by Broward Lawyers Care for its pro bono work.
By Julie Kay
2 minute read
June 04, 2014 | Law.com
Judge Sarah Zabel Makes Ruling In Gay Marriage Suit Sure To Displease SomeMiami-Dade Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel has ruled that three groups opposing gay marriage cannot intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Florida's gay marriage ban.
By Julie Kay
1 minute read
June 03, 2014 | Daily Business Review
3rd DCA Reverses Corrupt FBI Agent's SentenceA state appeals court overturns the convictions of ex-FBI agent John Connolly, who has served 12 years for helping famed Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger kill a Miami Jai-Alai executive.
By Julie Kay
4 minute read
June 03, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Beth Alcalde Named Managing Partner Of Akerman's Palm Beach OfficesAkerman tax partner Beth Alcalde has been named managing partner of the firm's Boca Raton, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach offices.
By Julie Kay
1 minute read
June 02, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Concepcion Martinez & Bellido Changes Name To Concepcion Martinez & PuenteConcepcion Martinez & Puente is the new name of the Miami law firm following the departure of Nelson Bellido and promotion of Ricardo Puente.
By Julie Kay
1 minute read
June 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Am Law Second Hundred Firms of Note: GrayRobinsonThe fast-growing Orlando firm blames rising expenses for flat profits.
By Julie Kay, Daily Business Review
1 minute read
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