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 February 24, Russia launched a large-scale attack on neighboring Ukraine, invading the country on several fronts. As a result, more than one million Ukrainians have fled their homes in search of safety, with many more expected to follow. About…
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…
The following is a chapter excerpt from Chasing Justice: Florida Justice Association 1950-2000 by Larry Stewart Like society in general, the legal profession has been plagued with issues of discrimination and bias throughout its history. Many early plaintiff lawyers were…
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”…
The Florida Justice Association (FJA) recently began welcoming citizens into our member-based organization. The participation of citizens has empowered the FJA and established it as an even more powerful force of change in our state. Citizen members have the strength…
Damaged houses after Hurricane Michael , WikiMedia It’s been a year since Hurricane Michael hit Northwest Florida. Insurance companies’ failure to close legitimate claims related to the storm has caught the attention of lawmakers as thousands of Florida property insurance policyholders…
Here's your final FJA Legislative Update [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA-hW92nrjA] The handkerchiefs finally dropped Monday to mark the official end of the 2017 Florida legislative session. The consideration of substantive bills ended Friday evening. Reviewing the results of the session, it’s clear…
Compiled by Don Freeman, FJA Legislative Analyst PORT CHARLOTTE HMA, LLC, d/b/a PEACE RIVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, v. IALA SUAREZ, individually, and as Parent and Natural Guardian of K.D.P., a minor Opinion from Second DCA filed October 26, 2016. Statutory…