The Legal Brief 07-2012 - falss.org

The Legal Brief

Miami-Dade Legal Support Association P.O. Box 835544, Miami, FL 33283-5544

MDLSAMDLSAMDLSAMDLSA

ElectedElectedElectedElected

OfOfOfOfficersficersficersficers

President

Annette Mann (305) 789-5916

Vice-President

Andrea Honoré (305) 607-5553

Recording Secretary

Diana Sage (305) 582-6897

Treasurer

Teri Jo Dumas (305) 380-6644

FALSS Liaison

Diana Sage (305) 582-6897

Appointed Appointed Appointed Appointed

OfficersOfficersOfficersOfficers

Corresponding Secretary

Betsy LaChance (305) 895-3035

Parliamentarian

Andrea Honoré (305) 607-5553

Editor

Denise Powell

MIAMIMIAMIMIAMIMIAMI----DADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER July 2012

President’s Message

meeting. Ms. D’Alemberte is young and full of energy. Her presentation was very interesting and we all enjoyed having her join us. Since she has recently opened her own law firm, she knows the value of legal assistants and paralegals, and that makes her job as a successful attorney much easier.

Ms. D’Alemberte warned anyone travelling outside the U.S. on a cruise ship to be careful

Calendar

July 19, 2012 6:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting Podhurst Orseck

July 24, 2012 5:30 p.m.

Membership Dinner Meeting Mixtura Restaurant at La Cofradia

July 27-28, 2012 FALSS 1

st Quarter Membership Meeting

Plantation on Crystal River Crystal River, FL

August, 16 2012 Board of Directors Meeting

La Loggia Restaurant

There will not be a Membership Dinner Meeting or newsletter in August

September 6, 2012 6:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting Podhurst Orseck

September 18, 2012 5:30 p.m.

Membership Dinner Meeting Mixtura Restaurant at La Cofradia

More event information is available at http://www.mdlsa.org/events.html

Where does our time go? It’s hard to believe that the Fourth of July has come and gone already. I hope everyone enjoyed it and continues to have a

wonderful summer.

Our Legal Education Seminar with Dr. Amy Singer on June 19

th was interesting and

informative to say the least. She talked about the Zimmerman case as it relates to social media and got a lot of interaction from the attendees. There were over 70 attending. We were in a large room and everyone enjoyed the delicious breakfast provided by The Elks Club. I want to thank Karen George for all of her hard work putting both Legal Education Seminars together for us to enjoy. DVDs of both seminars are available for purchase. The cost is $35 each for members and $50 each for non-members. If you would like to purchase one, they will be available at the July 24

th meeting or email me with your

request at [email protected]. Along with buying a great DVD - which you will have forever for your library - you earn 3.0 credits through NALA which is approved by The Florida Bar. Dr. Singer is an excellent speaker and funny so it’s well worth the investment.

Gabrielle D’Alemberte, Esq. with Annette Mann

Attorney Gabrielle D’Alemberte was the guest speaker at our June 19

th dinner

www.mdlsa.org

MIAMIMIAMIMIAMIMIAMI----DADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER JulyJulyJulyJuly 2012201220122012 PPeerrssoonnaall NNootteess Congratulations to Karen George on her new job asparalegal with Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans & Abel.

Our get well wishes go out to Ana Acosta and we hope she is feeling better.

Get well wishes also go out to Teri Jo Dumas who is recovering at home from surgery. We hope she is feeling better with each new day!

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jacky Knowleswhose brother passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jacky and her family.

Denise Powell, Newsletter Chairman

��

Andrea Honoré installs new member Lana Angel

Ana Azcuy and Jennifer Koshewitz

More photos at www.mdlsa.org/gallery.html

Get the most from being an MDLSA

member - Volunteer to chair or be

a member of a committee!!

about the documents they sign. Be sure that you see the actual documents prior to departure and send an e-mail to document your request to see the documents. Make sure you cross out “I agree toI” on your ticket before signing. Many countries make it difficult to file lawsuits in negligence-related cases.

Teri Jo is home and recovering from surgery. Feel free to e-mail her or call as she misses everyone. Hopefully, she will be back with us again soon.

Attorney Enrique Fernandez will be our guest speaker on July 24

th. I don’t know if you have been a “victim” of

living somewhere only to find out it’s in foreclosure and you could be evicted any day. I had that happen to me years ago and it’s not pleasant. Mr. Fernandez is going to talk to us on “Foreclosure and Loss Mitigation: What Every Legal Staffer Should Know”. We have obtained CLE credit for this meeting. Everyone needs a night out to see their MDLSA friends. I hope you will join us this month as we won’t have a meeting in August.

Our September dinner meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18

th. Former Circuit Court Judge Paul Siegel

will speak on “Are Private Judges the Future of Florida Litigation?”. This is an interesting topic and something we all will want to learn more about.

Have a wonderful summer!

Annette Mann, Annette Mann, Annette Mann, Annette Mann, PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

Andrea Honoré presents Annette Mann with her President’s gift – a gift certificate to Dominique’s Boutique

Sylvia Sharp, Ada Fernandez and Maria Vidal

FFrroomm tthhee CCoouurrttss

Service by E-Mail Mandatory September 1, 2012

The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing mandatory e-mail service on June 21, 2012 that contained an effective date of July 1, 2012. A corrected opinion and correction notice were recently issued (see links below). E-mail service becomes MANDATORY on September 1, 2012 in civil, probate, small claims, and family law divisions of the trial courts, as well as in all appellate cases. E-mail service in criminal, traffic and juvenile matters is not mandatory until October 1, 2013.

http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/2012/sc10-2101.pdf

http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/2012/sc10-2101_Notice.pdf

The Florida Bar will provide complimentary education on the mandatory e-mail service requirements prior to the effective date.

Our own paralegal expert, Linda McGrath-Cruz, ACP, FRP, has provided the following links to additional information you will need, including a sample e-mail form. Thank you, Linda!!

http://miamifrp.com/new-supreme-court-rules-re-service-documents-e-mail-service/

http://miamifrp.com/additional-information-re-e-mail-rule-2-516-sample-e-mail-form/

http://miamifrp.com/new-e-mail-rule-2-516-how-does-effect-process-servers/

Clerks Reduce Hours of Operation

Effective July 1, 2012, Court Clerks have reduced their public operating hours to 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Clerks will still be available to support courtroom operations for hearings/trials that begin at 8:00 am or run past 4:00 pm.

SSaaffeettyy Newest Safety Policies at Sea

In the latest move to address concerns over cruise ship safety, two industry groups recently announced new safety policies that go beyond what is already required by international regulations. The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents 26 cruise lines, and the European Cruise Council said that the nationality of every passenger on a ship now must be recorded and made readily available to search and rescue workers if needed.

Another policy specifies 12 key points that passengers will learn during muster drills and emergency instruction. They include: when and how to put on a life jacket; where to find life jackets; a description of emergency signals and what to do if you hear one; where to gather when an emergency signal is sounded; how information will be given in an emergency; what to expect if an evacuation is ordered; instructions about whether passengers should return to their cabin before mustering; and a description of safety systems and features.

In the months since the deadly shipwreck of the Costa Concordia, the trade group previously announced policies that include requiring emergency drills for all embarking passengers before a ship leaves port, having more life jackets on ship than are required by law and limiting access to a ship’s bridge at potentially dangerous times.

MIAMIMIAMIMIAMIMIAMI----DADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERDADE LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER JulyJulyJulyJuly 2012201220122012

Sam Tyagi

minit print

The Legal Copying, Document Imaging & Printing Center

"Serving Miami Lawyers Since 1968"

Suite 445 Ingraham Building 25 S.E 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33131

Tel: 305-374-0696 Fax: 305-358-9565

E-Mail: [email protected] www.minitprint.net [email protected]


Seminar speaker Dr. Amy Singer with

Legal Education Chairman Karen George, FRP

JJuullyy && AAuugguusstt BBiirrtthhddaayyss 7/18 Diana Sage 7/26 Diane Quinn 7/28 Ino Grano de Oro 7/29 Martha Ramos 7/29 Doree Weglarz (Honorary Member) 8/14 Judy Kohlasch 8/20 Jessica Giraldo 8/24 Teri Jo Dumas

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU!

JJuullyy MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp MMeeeettiinngg

Meeting Details

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Cocktails - 5:30 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m.

Mixtura Restaurant at La Cofradia 160 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 914-1300

Speaker: Enrique J. Fernandez, Esq. Enrique J. Fernandez, P.A.

Topic: “Foreclosure & Loss Mitigation: What Every Legal Staffer Should Know” 1.0 Hour CLE Credit Approved

Menu

Anticuchos de Pollo Appetizer – Grilled chicken skewers served with Peruvian huacatay sauce (black mint) and golden rustic potatoes

Choice of Entrée:

• Mahi Mahi a la Chorrillana – Mahi Mahi with onions and tomato sauce served with white rice

• Lomo Saltado Tradicional – Stir fry tenderloin with oriental sauce served with Peruvian frites and rice

• Veggie Quinotto – Quinoa risotto in aji amarillo pepper and white wine sauce served with sautéed vegetables and arugula

Tres Leches Grand Marnier – Burnt meringue, mimosa oranges, passion sorbet Iced Tea

Reservations & Parking

$30.00 Members / $35.00 Non-members

RSVP to Annette Mann at (305) 789-5916 or [email protected]

A headcount must be provided to the restaurant no later than 24 hours prior to our dinner meeting date. We request your cooperation in providing your RSVP in a timely manner so that we can provide the headcount.

Metered parking or Parking Garage on East Side of Fleming’s Restaurant at 2525 Ponce de Leon

REMINDER: Please remember that MDLSA is held responsible for dinner reservations made to the restaurant. We encourage all members who need to cancel their reservation, to do so by 12:00 noon the day before the meeting and adhere to MDLSA Standing Rule 8. Thank you.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 12:00 noon the day before the meeting. Otherwise, you will be charged the fee. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

For advertising information contact Denise Powell at (954) 432-1420 or

[email protected]

For membership information contact Andrea Honoré at

[email protected]


“Support Those Who Support Us”

Artcraft Engraving & Printing, Inc.

Annette Mann/Mary Kay Cosmetics

The Cakov Group Language Solutions, Inc.

The Daily Business Review

Esquire Express, Inc.

Minit Print

Robert Paul Darby, LLC/Quality Remodeling

Sabadell United Bank

Veritext Deposition & Litigation Services

CCooddee ooff EEtthhiiccss Members of the Miami-Dade Legal Support Association are bound by the objectives of this association and the standards of conduct required of the legal profession. Every member shall:

Encourage respect for the law and the administration of justice;

Observe the rules governing privileged communications and confidential information;

Promote and exemplify high standards of loyalty, cooperation and courtesy; Perform all duties of the profession with integrity and competence;

and

Pursue a high order of professional attainment.

The Legal Brief 07-2012 - falss.org

Documents

Transcript of The Legal Brief 07-2012 - falss.org