Written by Judge Milton Hirsch November Readers of Earl Warren’s memoirs are sometimes surprised to learn that the great Chief Justice did not consider Brown v. Topeka Board of Education(1) the most important opinion of his tenure. Significant as Brown…
The end of the year for many is a time to reflect on what was learned and the triumphs and tribulations experienced along the way. During the last 12 months, the FJA® has worked toward maintaining its “business as usual”…
Most attorneys agree that hands-on experience can be one of the best predictors of future success in the legal profession- that's why each year the FJA Research and Education Foundation and FJA Young Lawyers Section annually host the Honorable E.…
Every time the FJA gains a member, our justice community grows stronger. Being a part of the FJA family means joining an army that is consistently fighting to preserve access to justice and consumer rights. The Florida Justice Association passionately believes that all Floridians benefit when deserving…
The FJA Research and Education Foundation released an actuarial analysis on the repeal and replace of Florida no-fault insurance with mandatory bodily injury liability auto insurance. click here to read the analysis. Click here to read the key findings summary or download a…
Thank you to all who joined us for the first event in the Titans of Trial Speaker Series, hosted by the FJA Research & Education Foundation! We were honored to have Christian Searcy as our keynote speaker. During the event,…
The Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation has received a generous cy pres award of nearly $70,000 from a settlement agreement in the case of Ortega vs. Arrow Truck Sales in Hillsborough County Circuit Court. The award was made…
With Florida in the initial phases of reopening, in-person trials postponed until July 2, and social distancing measures at their peak, many lawyers continue to handle their casework from home. This “new norm” has taken a toll on productivity when handling casework and new…
Special excerpt from the May/June 2020 edition of the FJA Journal by Andrew A. Harris and Bard D. Rockenbach, Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A., West Palm Beach 1. Introduction: Why write about Jury Instructions Right Now? At the outset, we want to wish everyone, their family members,…
As of April 19, 2020, over 300 assisted living facilities and nursing homes have had COVID-19 cases, no numbers are known for all congregate care facilities such group homes for persons with developmental disabilities, or detention facilities and jails. There…