FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 TALLAHASSEE – One of the largest insurance industry giveaways - infringing on the rights of every Floridian - is now law. HB 837 was rushed through the legislative process and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 See below for a statement from FJA President Curry Pajcic regarding proposed legislation (HB 837 /SB 236) limiting access to the courts for all Floridians. “Florida is under attack. HB…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2023 Contact: Allison North Jones ajones@myfja.org (850) 322-6701 See below for a statement from FJA President Curry Pajcic regarding the proposed legislation announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, and Speaker Paul Renner…
This article was originally published in the Florida Justice Association's Jan/Feb 2023 Journal Issue. To view the article with footnotes, click here. The Human Trafficking Epidemic The United States recognizes two primary forms of trafficking in persons: forced labor and…
The FJA’s #MembersInTheCommunity Campaign highlights individuals and firms who are not only committed to protecting the rights of Florida’s citizens and consumers inside the courtroom, but also supporting their communities outside the courtroom. FJA’s Minority Caucus hosted a School-to-Work event…
Hurricane Ian, a category 4 storm, made landfall in Southwest Florida on September 28, 2022, bringing catastrophic wind, flooding, and destruction along with it. The storm’s path cut across central and eastern Florida leaving most parts of the state impacted.…
Written by Olivia D. Liggio and published in the Florida Justice Association Journal [Issue #627) On June 16, 2022, Justice Barbara J. Pariente will be the first recipient of the Justice Barbara Pariente Award at the Florida Justice Association’s Annual…
By Brian M. Andino Disclaimer: This article is not a professional study on attorney mental health issues, but rather what this minority author has learned/observed about mental health wellness as a minority lawyer since the start of practicing law, including…
On March 1, 2022, the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation published “Chasing Justice: Florida Justice Association 1950-2000.” Written by FJA Past President Larry Stewart, Chasing Justice dives deep into the association’s history and tells the story of Florida’s…
The Law School Outreach Student Chapter at Florida State University started off the 2022 spring semester with a networking event at the Governors Club in Tallahassee. Hosted by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, the event presented a…