Category: Florida Bar Public Interest Law Section News
Jun 4, 2009
A Message from PILS Chairman Maria Elena Abate, Esq.: The Florida Supreme Court issued a decision today confirming that voluntary sections of the Florida Bar may take ideological positions that could be considered divisive. The Court concluded that, because membership …
Jun 3, 2009
~ Protects rights of children involved in courts, increases children’s access to health care ~ TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist signed legislation on June 2, 2009 to improve the quality of life for Florida’s children. Senate Bill 1018, Guardian Ad Litem, expands …
May 26, 2009
~ Discusses seniors’ concerns and interests, highlights assistance for elder Floridians ~ TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist hosted a Tallahassee Tuesday discussion on May 26, 2009 with representatives of Florida’s senior community to hear about the challenges, concerns, and work …
Feb 16, 2009
A Message from PILS Chairman Maria Elena Abate, Esq.: Florida’s Children First, a statewide legal advocacy organization focused on at-risk children, especially those in foster care, has co-authored the attached publication with The Advocacy Center for Persons With Disabilities. To …
Feb 16, 2009
A Message from PILS Chairman Maria Elena Abate, Esq.: Because legal guardianship is governed by state law and state-by-state variances, “Voice of the Retarded (VOR),” an advocacy organization for people with mental retardation and their families, has asked the American …
Feb 16, 2009
A Message from PILS Chairman, Maria Elena Abate, Esq.: Dear PILS Members: Registration information is attached for the February 26 Telephonic CLE Forum, “Ethics on Representing People with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues (particularly homeless people).” Register by Thursday, February …
Jan 13, 2009
SAVE THE DATE! (A copy of this e-card is attached for your downloading convenience) May 15, 2009 Mark your calendar for the nextFlorida Bar Public Interest Law SectionLIVE, CLE Presentation & Forum: Issues Related to Psychotropic Medications & Children Location: …
Dec 17, 2008
A Message from the Florida Bar Public Interest Law Section Chairperson Please RSVP and join us on January 16, 2009 for an educational lecture with former Florida Supreme Court Justice Raoul G. Cantero III. 1.0 CLE, 1.0 Professionalism Credit is included! …
Dec 9, 2008
A Message From PILS Chairman Maria Elena Abate (Above) Dear Members: Below is recent news of interest to the Florida Bar’s Public Interest Law Section Members (scroll down to view the complete stories): Thursday, December 11: Complimentary Member Benefit–1.0 …
Dec 5, 2008
A Message From PILS Chairman Maria Elena Abate (Above) Dear Members: Below is recent news of interest to the Florida Bar’s Public Interest Law Section Members (scroll down to view the complete stories): CHARLES T. CANADY FORMALLY INVESTED AS A FLORIDA SUPREME …