Reposted with permission from Shutts.com Shutts IP Team Successfully Defends Copyright Infringement Case Brought By “Tiger King” In their pro bono representation of songwriter client Vince Johnson, members of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Intellectual Property practice group successfully resolved a copyright infringement matter brought on by Joseph Maldonado, also known as Joe Exotic or “Tiger...Read More

Kathy McLeroy, a partner at Carlton Fields, was recognized last week by the Business Law Section with this year’s BLS Pro Bono Award, due to her longstanding commitment to, and contributions to, pro bono and access to justice.  Kathy has served for many years as the Chair of the Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Pro...Read More

Here are the case summaries of our bankruptcy cases that are in need of pro bono counsel with BALS. Contact Linda Barack for more information. 23-XXX9739 (Bankruptcy) Pinellas County Senior seeks assistance with chapter 7 Bankruptcy.  Senior had to retire early due to her health.  Her only source of income is Social Security. She estimates...Read More

From the Put Something Back Project The following cases would appreciate your assistance. Please advise Lotoya Brown are available to help one of these clients in need. If you would like to view cases in any other area of law please let her know! Bankruptcy 24-0232654  Client is seeking legal assistance due to excessive debt and collections actions....Read More

“I will never reject, from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the defenseless or oppressed. . .”  When we took the Florida Bar Oath, we each pledged to do pro bono work. But that isn’t why I always did pro bono cases, and that isn’t why I encourage others to take pro bono...Read More