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Dear BLS Member: I am happy to report that the Executive Council retreat in Scotland was a huge success, as evidenced by the “men in kilts” photo below. We are glad many of you were able to attend and hope you all enjoyed the trip to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. While I continue to sound...Read More

By Manny Farach Week ending April 20, 2024 Devillier v. Texas, Case No. 22–913 (2024). The Taking Clause of the Fifth Amendment is self-executing with regard to compensation. RJ’S International Trading, LLC v. Crown Castle South, LLC, Case No. 22-11977 (11th Cir. 2024). The Eleventh Circuit certifies to the Florida Supreme Court the question of...Read More

Calling volunteers! Watch this space for pro bono opportunities for lawyers who do not like going to court Pro Bono Opportunity List March 2024 1) RE-ENTRY ONE, INC. is a 501(C)(3) organization devoted to assisting returning citizens with providing re-entry programs and services. Re-Entry One -https://www.reentryone.org/ They are in need of a transactional attorney to review...Read More

Dear BLS Member: Congratulations to Robert Barron, Woody Pollack and Dineen Wasylik, the leadership of the Legislation Committee and, of course, to our amazingly talented legislative consultants, Aimee Diaz Lyon and Doug Bell.  The BLS had another excellent legislative session, passing four (4) bills and providing technical input and assistance on many other bills.  Thank...Read More

Please join me in congratulating Judge Julie Sneed and Judge Melissa Damian, both of whom were confirmed on February 28, 2024 as United States District Court Judges.  Judge Sneed, who sits in the Middle District of Florida, is the Judicial Chair of the Computer and Technology Law Committee.  And Judge Damian, who sits in the...Read More