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Gay spouse in Broward County wins constitutional challenge; scores historic victory for LGBTQ spouses and $157 million jury verdict against Big Tobacco!

By: Jimmy McLaughlin In what could become the next landmark case for gay rights, on November 15, 2019, Bryan Rintoul became the first gay spouse to successfully challenge a legal rule in personal injury law called the “marriage before injury rule” that disproportionately and negatively affects gay spouses.[1]A Broward County jury awarded Mr. Rintoul with $9 […]

Accessible IP Registries With Blockchain Technology

By: Erland Cerdan Since its public debut in 2008 as the underlying technological framework for the famous cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, blockchain has grown in popularity.[1]The reason for this rise in fame can be attributed to the fact that since its inception with Bitcoin, blockchain technology has gone on to be used in a myriad of different […]

The Competency Standard to Proceed Pro Se: The Impact of Indiana v. Edwards and Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.111(d)(3)

By: Stephanie Parrado This blog post addresses the competency standard to proceed pro se. The focus is on the problem presented in Indiana v. Edwards(2008) and the implications for Florida. Faretta v. California (1975) held that a defendant has the Constitutional right to defend himself if he “voluntarily and intelligently elects to do so.”[1]He need […]

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Congratulations to Our New Member Candidates!

Welcome and congratulations to our 2018-2019 member candidates: Emily Roberts Glenn Marks Caitlyn Burnitis Daniela Pessoa-Valdes Jennifer Leto Gabrielle Wynn Nicole McLemore Isabella Falcon Damian Gonzalez Tessa Sigman Mario Martinez Diana Johnson Kelsey Day Ayana Parker Ariana H. Aboulafia James McLaughlin Jessica Blyden Katharine A. Sposato We know that our new member candidates will make […]