Florida Lawyers Blog Watch
This is an aggregation of the 50 most recent postings by blogging attorneys who reside in Florida.
Author: This site was created by Steve Matthews, who also authors Law Firm Web Strategy and Vancouver Law Librarian Blog, VLLB Linkblog and contributes to Slaw. He is helped by Ron Chapman, a solo practitioner in West Palm Beach, Fla., who also authors Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog.
Blawg Related Categories: States • Florida • Consultant • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Florida Lawyers Blog Watch
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DOC STAMP "SHORT SALE" RULING EXPECTED SOON [FLORIDA]
Florida imposes documentary stamp taxes on the transfer of real property, based on the amount paid for the property. Amounts paid for the property include mortgage indebtedness that encumbers the property.The declines in real property…
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Florida Public Pools Pose Risk of Drowning and Injuries to Minors and Children
Public swimming pools are intended to be a safe place of recreation. Swimming pools in recreation centers, community centers, schools, and clubs all are required to have safety measures in place. The safety measures include…
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SUICIDE IS PAINLESS
SAY IT AIN'T SO!!!!! The latest forecast track shows Ike heading into the Gulf and then......we hesitate to even mention this....but it looks like the Big Easy is under the gun....again. UPDATE: We told you that…
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Doctors at Angel Diaz execution
Testimony regarding Physician Assistant William Matthews role during the Diaz execution was conflicting: was he an observer or part of the team?The FDLE observer saw two medical people behind the executioners during Diaz. According to…
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FL: Trial begins on gassing mentally ill inmates
FL: Trial begins on gassing mentally ill inmatesSeptember 3, 2008 Trial begins on gassing mentally ill inmates By Paul Pinkham, The Times-Union A Jacksonville judge begins hearing evidence today about the use of pepper spray,…
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Are You at Risk of Getting a DUI in Jacksonville?
How does a person determine if he or she has been drinking to the extent that he/she is above the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08 in Florida and may be at risk of getting…
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Sex / Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Against Law Firm Subject to Arbitration Clause in Partnership Agreement
Every once in a while, we detect a "tone" in court opinions, suggesting that the judges are not particularly happy with arguments, parties or lawyers. A supporting indicator of the court's displeasure is when lawyers…
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Florida Drivers Charged With DUI Can Also Face Child Neglect Charges
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Florida law enforcement officials are increasingly adding child neglect charges to DUI cases where they believe the childâs life may have been endangered. According to the July arrest report…
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GPS Devices And Divorce
The nation's top family law attorneys have noted a rise in the use of electronic devices and electronic evidence in divorce cases. Divorce attorneys in West Palm Beach, Florida and elsewhere know that it is not…
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How Do Animals Cope With Death?
We have discussed the grieving process involved when we loose a pet or companion animal and some of the methods we, as humans, use to cope with this loss. What about the animals? A recent…