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Long time EC member and Tampa-based Bankruptcy Judge McEwen wrote a great article for the Out of State Division’s newsletter on the importance of pro bono in this pandemic era, and how it is easier than ever to give back without leaving your office. “But why stop at the minimum? Lawyers are generally overachievers. After...Read More

January’s Winter Meetings marked our fourth meeting conducted remotely via Zoom. We are all looking forward to the day when we can safely meet in person again. The Annual Convention is currently scheduled for June 9-13 at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando. Fingers crossed! The Bankruptcy/UCC Committee voted to approve a proposal to amend Fla....Read More

Message from the Chair The term annus horribilis, the Latin term for “a terrible year”, is the phrase being used to describe 2020 in news headlines across the globe. After all, there are few descriptions that are better. For much of 2020, we have been deeply impacted and suffered great losses– lives lost, businesses demolished,...Read More

The Legislative Update CLE series is now available on demand 2020 Business Law Case & Legislative Update-Pt. 1–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvBKOryLVz8 2020 Business Law Case & Legislative Update-Pt. 2— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgzvAJHB3l0 2020 Business Law Case & Legislative Update-Pt. 3– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBdUNMowt1URead More

BLS would like to congratulate the following members on achieving board certification in 2020 Rian Balfour, Health Law Brian Barakat, Business Litigation Brian Beason, Civil Trial Joelle Bordeux, Business Litigation Danielle Brennan, Condominium and Planned Development Kevin Brick, Business Litigation Justin Carlin, Business Litigation Christopher Denicolo, Wills, Trusts and Estates Kristin Drecktrah Paz, International Litigation &...Read More