Nov
28
Jenne’s law license suspended
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The Florida Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended former Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne’s law license, a move expected after Jenne pleaded guilty to mail-fraud conspiracy and tax evasion relating to his receiving payments from BSO contractors, according to a story in the Miami Herald.
Jenne gave up a lucrative law practice in 1998 when Gov. Lawton Chiles appointed him Broward Sheriff. According to the story, Jenne blames his financial situation as a reason he turned to BSO contractors to supplement his income.
Nov
28
South Florida bloggers in spotlight
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A few of the blogs covering the South Florida Legal Scene got a mention in this Law.com article. Singled out is the JAA Blog and the impact it has had on the Broward Courthouse.
“The [JAA] blog absolutely effectuated change,” said Broward County public defender Howard Finkelstein. “There is no question in my mind that it had a great deal to do with the toppling of the past judicial administration.”
Nov
27
Gay Bishop addresses Nova law school
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Nova Southeastern University Law School is hosting Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopalian bishop, as part of the school’s 2007 Goodwin Symposium on sexuality, morality and the law, according to a story in the Miami Herald.
Robinson was scheduled to speak today on how morality affects gay and lesbian legal rights.
Nov
21
Prosecutor ticketed for packing gun
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Assistant State Attorney Paul Hornick was ticketed Monday for carrying a loaded derringer into the Broward courthouse, according to a story in the Sun-Sentinel.
Hornick told deputies he forgot that the gun was in his briefcase. He has a license to carry a concealed weapon, the story said.
Nov
21
A man who allegedly passed himself off as a Harvard law grad is in the Broward County jail on fraud charges. Police say Robert Charles Jones Brady, 26, told his “clients” that he was an expert in land use, according to a story in the Sun-Sentinel.
Brady’s attorney, Lawrence Livoti says his client never misled anyone.
“This is not a question of somebody working out of a warehouse with a desk and a lamp and a law book on his table. He dealt with clients, he was a consultant to land use and zoning,” he said. “If people misunderstood that, that’s regrettable.”
Nov
14
Residents sue city over toxic soil
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Residents whose homes were built on a former incinerator and landfill site are suing the city of Fort Lauderdale, saying officials haven’t done enough to clean up contaminated soil under their homes, according to a story in the Miami Herald.
Coral Gables attorney Reginald Clyne (left) says residents of the Durrs neighborhood wouldn’t have bought their homes if they knew of the health hazards.
Soil studies have found high levels of arsenic and other toxic chemicals near the neighborhood.
Nov
12
Broward courts opens online self-service
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Broward residents can now file their divorce papers, small claims actions and tenant evictions online, according to a story in the Sun-Sentinel. The automated service is aimed at people who can’t afford an attorney. Officials are hoping to eventually expand the service to include other types of legal matters.
Nov
7
State’s conflict attorneys get no love
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A state agency set up to represent poor clients in cases in which the public defender has a conflict isn’t getting a very warm reception in Broward County, according to a story in the Miami Herald.
The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel had asked Broward County for free space in or near its downtown courthouse. Broward commissioners told the agency tough luck.
Besides having an already crowded courthouse, county officials aren’t happy with the state over some budget cuts.
The agency is expected to start taking cases in January, though it still faces a lawsuit filed by the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Nov
7
A Fort Lauderdale cosmetics company is suing Dreamworks Animation SKG and Paramount Pictures in U.S. District Court for trademark infringement, according to a story in the International Herald Tribune.
Beecueticals says it tradmarked the slogan “Give bees a chance,” which is used in the Bee Movie’s advertisements.
Entertainment attorney Elliot M. Zimmerman, who represents Beecueticals, said the movie’s use of the slogan has cost his client money.
“It’s his mark. They can’t use it,” Zimmerman said. “They damaged us and cost us some people who would have bought from us … It’s not right what they did.”
The animated film, which features the voice of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, opened in theaters last week.
Additional coverage in the Sun-Sentinel.
Nov
6
Publisher joins Adorno & Yoss
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Robert Beatty, former counsel for the Miami Herald and current publisher of the Broward Times, will lead Adorno & Yoss’s Florida operations and will serve as co-chair of the firm’s National Business and Corporate Law Group, according to a story in the Broward Times.
The firm is the nation’s largest minority-owned law firm, with offices throughout South Florida and Tallahassee, according to the story.
Beatty will continue to serve as the paper’s publisher.
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