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Law

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Contested race for Florida Bar Board of GovernorsStetson narrows search for dean to threeAttorney General Crist gives to Elder Law CenterStetson's new Tampa campus set to open

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2004
Year Ahead

An informal survey of Tampa Bay area law firms shows lawyers are optimistic about 2004. More hiring is expected.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2004
Court Opinon: Anderson, Watson v. Smithfield Foods Inc. and Luter

A group of landowners appeals the district court's judgment dismissing their civil action and imposing sanctions on their counsel in the amount of $128,563.43. We affirm dismissal of the action, but reverse the award of sanctions.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Court certifies need for more judges, issues warning Pinellas clerk's office changes service for attorneys New managing shareholder named at Fowler White Fowler White shareholder named to museum board

  • Law
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  • December 26, 2003
Business of Divorce (Tampa edition)

Most of Jim Knox's divorce cases don't make headlines. But one recent case has been written about as far away as California.

  • Law
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  • December 26, 2003
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

This calendar of legal events from Jan. 8- March 6. is provided free of charge

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
Children, Santa attend Bar's Holiday Party

Clearwater Bar Association members, their family and guests attended the Dec. 17 holiday party at the Harborview Center. The event included a visit by Santa, a puppet show and a silent basket auction.There were goodies for everyone, including the children

  • Law
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  • December 19, 2003
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

Provided free of charge

  • Law
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  • December 19, 2003
Good Business (Tampa edition)

All the refinancing action has resulted in older debts being paid off, causing a boon for collection departments and lawyers, including those at Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer PA

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Attorney gives gift that can't be repaidAttorney named president of the U.S. Golf Association

  • Law
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  • December 19, 2003
Judge Chastised for Speaking to Paper (Tampa edition)

The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission recommended Dec. 8 that Broward Circuit Judge Robert Lance Andrews be reprimanded for talking to a news reporter about one of his cases.

  • Law
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  • December 12, 2003
Developer and Lawyer (Tampa edition)

George Rahdert is a well-known First Amendment lawyer. His lesser known development company owns nearly 50 properties.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2003
Business Divorce (Tampa edition)

Messy split pits a former Tampa-based law partner against Miami's Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer PA.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2003
Lawyers Disciplined for Misconduct (Tampa edition)

Four Tampa Bay area lawyers were recently disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court following investigations by the Florida Bar.

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  • December 12, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: ABA president to address Stetson graduationFowler White adds five new associates

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