Court Funding State’s chief judges granted only limited powers to eliminate court positions in budget crisis By: Jordana Mishory
They’ll be allowed to cut only court administrators, case managers, law clerks, general magistrates and the magistrates’ support staff.
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Law Firms Akerman considers merger to expand national reach By: Alana Roberts
Unnamed sources say a liaison with Philadelphia-based Wolf Block is in the talking stages
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Illegal Wildlife Trade Black market created for American caviar By: John Pacenti South Florida case highlights how protected paddlefish has become tasty alternative to scarce Russian delicacy.
Phone Scam Aftermath Lavish items bought from jail being auctioned for victims By: Bud Newman
Willoughby Farr helped run what the FTC called a multimillion-dollar telephone scam and spent the proceeds while in the Palm Beach County Jail.
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Title Insurance Industry tries to head off criticism of being too pricey By: Terry Sheridan
Florida’s title insurance industry is fighting to hang onto its lucrative income stream in the face of mounting criticism of its rate structure.
Gay Marriage California Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage By: Mike McKee In a startling move, the California Supreme Court declared laws prohibiting marriage by same-sex couples unconstitutional.
Trial Procedures Allowing jurors to ask questions of witnesses has been a hit at state level By: Pamela A. MacLean
At the federal level, 11 of the 12 federal circuits allow jurors to pose written questions to witnesses during trial, there's a big difference between allowing and encouraging.
The Snark Please don't 'smartsize' me By: The Snark Downturn in the market has Cogs clamoring not to be fired.
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