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Law

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2004
Message: Support the Judiciary's Independence

The success of voluntary bar associations is a critical part of the continued independence of Florida's judiciary - the weakest branch of government, Second District Court of Appeal Chief Judge Chris Altenbernd said.

  • Law
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  • March 19, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Bar associations search for U.S. Supreme Court lawyersNominating Commissionto interview 29 candidatesFowler White hires chief information officerHolland & Knight elects Gilbert as Orlando partner

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2004
National Briefs

This week's items: Orthodontic Centers' services violate Washington state law Court: Business owners protected by pension lawInternet smut law gets mixed reception at Supreme Court Court: BCCI liquidators entitled to bank papers

  • Law
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  • March 19, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

The Tampa Legal Calendar is provided free of charge.

  • Law
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  • March 12, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Stetson seeks nominations for public service awardNoel McDonell joins Macfarlane FergusonCarlton Fields elects two new Tampa shareholdersWard Rovell hiresHuse as associate

  • Law
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  • March 12, 2004
'Kat in the Hat' (Tampa edition)

One lawyer entertains and endears herself to law students as she dons hats to teach a lesson: Don't forget your humanity in your zeal to be an advocate.

  • Law
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  • March 12, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

The calendar of Tampa legal events is available free of charge.

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  • March 5, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Tampa land use attorney spoke to builders, contractorsFlorida Bar seeksNominees for JNCsTampa attorney nominated for American Bar position'The Esquire Flyer' Run for LawStetson law trial team wins regional competi

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2004
All for Fun (Tampa edition)

There were no bind 'em, whip 'em girls at this year's Law Follies. But the former Hillsborough County attorney and administrator made for a few jokes.

  • Law
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  • March 5, 2004
Legal Calendar

The legal calendar is made available free of charge.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Nominees sought for Professionalism AwardNAIOP Florida appoints Carver to statewide postMacFarlane Ferguson selects shareholdersHarvard Club elects Ted Afield presidentStewart, Twine-Thomas form new law practice

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2004
Call to Action (Tampa edition)

Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead fears Florida's judicial system could suffer an enormous setback if the state trial courts are not fully funded in the upcoming legislative session.

  • Law
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  • February 27, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

The Tampa legal calender of events is provided free of charge.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2004
National Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Lincoln Electric to Fight Lawsuits by Sick WeldersLilly's Zyprexa: 'Lifeblood' of the CompanyHarrods Ltd. sues Wall Street JournalPfizer Wins Appellate Ruling in Celebrex Patent Lawsuit Bonds' Trainer and Others Ple

  • Law
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  • February 20, 2004
Judicial Blitz

Chief judges and court administrators make an eleventh-hour appeal over concerns about a shift in how taxpayers pay for the state's trial courts.

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