Congratulations to the Six Finalist Named for Broward County Judge Seat! We are very proud of our BCBA members: Michael Davis, Jose Izquierdo, Michele Ricca, and Michelle Zeiger. Click here to read the article from Sun-SentinelRead More
Broward County’s new courthouse, the latest addition to the downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline, will be opening in mid 2016. The 714,000 square foot facility features 77 courtrooms, state-of-the-art security features, and Broward-themed artwork.Read More
Sports Authority has filed for Bankruptcy and are now closing 140 stores… But what about the rights of their Creditors’? Edward O’ Sheehan, of Shutts & Bowen, paints a picture on what we can expect to see once the dust settles and what options their creditors may take.Read More
On February 16, 2016, tech giant, Apple Inc., released a public statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s request that Apple create a “backdoor” to its iOS. As we all know, Apple is one of the most innovative companies when it comes to modern technology, specifically iPhone, Apple’s most sought after device. Apple...Read More
JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION Seventeenth Judicial Circuit JNC COMMISSIONERS Sidney C. Calloway Belinda M. Keiser David Keller, Vice Chair B. Russell Marcus William G. McCormick Terrence P. O’Connor Kevin P. Tynan Levi Williams Reggie P. Zachariah, Jr., Chair NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCIES-INSTRUCTIONS As a result of the resignation of Broward County Judge Eric Marc Beller, there...Read More
Lawyers and law firms handle a treasure trove of sensitive data, including data on their client’s intellectual property, personal information on employees, and health or financial data of parties involved in litigation. If that data gets into the wrong hands, either by way of a malicious attacker or a careless employee, law firms need to...Read More
The United States District Court’s Southern District of Florida’s new filing requirements for Civil Sealed and Ex Parte, Emergencies, Pro Hac Vice Motions, and Arrests in Rem are effective as of December 1, 2015. These new filing requirements will be extremely helpful. [The complete Local Rules revisions can be found at http://www.flsd.uscourts.&ov /?pa&e id=12074.] The...Read More
Technology and security precautions can be daunting for a newly formed law firm. Although the Florida bar has not yet sanctioned an attorney for their failure to secure client information in the Cloud, it is only a matter of time. Companies such as Clio and Mycase provide comprehensive solutions that include cloud storage, scheduling, and...Read More
