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Staff Box Letter from the President 5 Edwina V. Kessler PUBLISHER 5 Broward County Bar Association 954.764.8040 Young Lawyers’ Section PUBLICATIONS & PUBLICITY Letter from the President COMMITTEE 7Brent M. Reitman Edwina V. Kessler, Co-chairperson 9 Jared Guberman, Co-chairperson/ The Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Co-editor Kemie King Lindsey Chris Traina, Co-editor 9 Karina Rodrigues – Co-editor

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LAYOUT AND PRINTING Hispanic Heritage Month Park Row Printing 13Krystine Espina Coordinating Editor Amanda Marks Patent &Trademark Matters 18 [email protected] Andrew Rapacke 954.832.3625 15 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Krystine Espina Ethical Campaigning Robert Meyers Debra P. Klauber 21 Brooke Latta 17 Joshua Lida Kemie King Lindsey Civil Jury Improvement Robert Meyers Anthony Quackenbush Luncheon 18Anthony Quackenbush Andrew Rapacke Sara Sandler Solo/Small Firm Section of BILLING INQUIRIES the BCBA 954.764.8040 Ext. 204 20 Joshua Lida The Barrister is published monthly by the Broward County Bar Association. All editorial, advertising and photos may be submitted for consideration through Case Law Update email to [email protected]. We reserve the right Debra P. Klauber to reject any ad for any reason. 21 OCTOBER 2018 We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information published, but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from omissions or errors. Legal Health Corner Opinions expressed by our writers and advertisers are not necessarily opinions shared by the BCBA or the Sara Sandler Barrister. 22 ON THE COVER Join your local VBA’s on October 27th for the South Florida Legal Mentoring Picnic, visit Browardbar.org/cal- Calendar of Events endar for more information! L to R front row: Edwina V. Kessler (BCBA President), Brendalyn V.A. Edwards (GSCB- 23 WLA President Elect), Madeleine Q. Mannello (BCWLA President), Janice C. Haywood (TJRBA President Elect). L to R back row: Aron J. Gibson (BCHBA President Elect), Benjamin W. Dowers (APABA President), E. Scott Golden (BCCLA), Braulio Rosa (BCBA Executive Director). www.browardbar.org South Florida Legal Mentoring Picnic Saturday, October 27, 2018

4 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister letter from the president 2018 - 2019 Happy Fall everyone. It is hard to BCBA Officers think of it being fall when it is still so hot out and we are still keeping tracks Edwina V. Kessler • President of Hurricanes. The Broward County Michael A. Fischler • President Elect Bar Association has some exciting Robert C.L. Vaughan • Treasurer events planned for this month! Jamie Finizio Bascombe • Secretary Thomas D. Oates • Past President On October 12, 2018, for Hispanic Braulio N. Rosa • Executive Director Heritage month we will host Salsa Nights at the BCBA. The celebration BOARD OF DIRECTORS will include Salsa lessons, dancing, NORTHEAST dominos, paella Cuban cocktails and Jose Leonardo Gomez Cuban Cigars. This event is always a Michele McCaul Ricca lot of fun with great music. NORTHWEST Nancy K. Brodzki The Family Law Section will present Matthew Fornaro its “Nuts and Bolts” family law Edwina V. Kessler seminar on Friday, October 26, 2018, WEST from 8:35am until 5:00pm, in the Valerie B. Barnhart Broward County Bar Association Conference Room. The topics this year will Alejandro Larrazabal include: Parenting issues, Equitable Distributions, Attorney’s fees, the ABC’s Jessica M. Marra of support, getting to know the Judicial Assistants, Trial Techniques, as well CENTRAL as various other topics. If you wish to attend this event, I would suggest you Jamie Alan Cole register early as space fills up quickly. You can find more information about the Stephen R. Gross topics that will be discussed, as well as the panel, on our website at https://www. Aaron J. Horowitz browardbar.org/. Kenneth J. Joyce Brian M. Karpf October 27, 2018, between 12:00pm and 4:00pm the Broward County Bar Alison F. Smith Association’s First Annual South Florida Legal Mentoring Picnic will be held at Maxine K. Streeter CB Smith Park, 900 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines. The BCBA is cosponsoring SOUTHEAST this event with many of Broward’s Voluntary Bar Associations in Broward County, Anita Paoli as well as Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties Bar Associations. The various Michael A. Rajtar Bar Associations will have booths for its members to meet and find a mentee. If you are an attorney interested in having a mentee, please join us, there will also SOUTHWEST be games for the family. The following Law Schools will be participating: FIU Alan David Danz College of Law, University of Miami School of Law, Shepard Broad College of Kenneth P. Hassett Law & St. Thomas University School of Law.

JUDICIAL REPRESENTATIVE The Mayor of Broward County, Mr. Beam Furr, has declared Saturday, October The Honorable Raag Singhal 27, 2018, as “Love your Broward County Lawyer Day”. The cover of our Barrister is in recognition of this day and will be recognized at our South Florida Legal Mentoring Picnic. Thank you to the members of voluntary bar association members that are participating in the Mentoring Picnic and for participating in the photograph.

Save the date for our annual Holiday Party that will take place on November 29th from 5:30- 8:30. The Party has a new location at the NSU Museum of Art located One East Las Olas Boulevard. Registration has already stated for this event. Broward County Bar Association 1051 SE 3rd Avenue There are a number of other activities that are going on at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954.764.8040 Bar Association this month. I hope to see you at some of these events. Visit browardbar.org/calendar to register for events!

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6 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister letter from the young lawyers’ president 2018 - 2019 BCBA How is it October already? It seems Young Lawyers’ Section like we were celebrating the New Year not so long ago. This year has really OFFICERS flown by, but there are still some amaz- Brent M. Reitman • President ing and important Young Lawyer’s Lindsay M. Massillon • President Elect Events coming up before the December Omar A. Giraldo • Treasurer Brooke Latta • Secretary holidays that we hope you can attend. Sara M. Sandler • Past President We are looking forward to hosting the Young Lawyers for our (whatever num- BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jamie D. Alman ber) annual Golf Tournament this year. Anisha Atchanah The Golf tournament is one of our mar- Jacqueline DerOvanesian quee events and has raised more than Krystine Espina thirty-thousand dollars for charity for Maria Schiuma Fischer each of the last five years. The golf Josiah Graham tournament will be held at Jacaranda Lindsay Haber Country Club on November 10, 2018 James Heaton Brent M. Reitman at 8:00am. The day will begin with a Joshua R. Levine complimentary breakfast, followed by Alejandra Mendoza the tournament, and concluded with our lunch banquet, raffle and award ceremony. David Newman Also, in traditional fashion, we will be hosting a happy hour to kick off the golf H. Seth Rosenthal tournament which will take place on November 8, 2018 (check calendar of loca- Kimberly L. Wald tion updates) & there will also be raffles and prizes. This year, the Young Law- yer’s Section has partnered with Experience Camps as our charitable beneficiary. JUDICIAL REPRESENTATIVES Experience Camps is a wonderful organization that strives to provide boys and The Honorable Robert Diaz girls whose parent, sibling or primary caregiver has died, with a program that The Honorable Jennifer W. Hilal helps build confidence, encourages laughter and allows them to navigate their grief through friendship, teamwork, athletics, and the common bond of loss.

The Young Lawyers Section is also pleased to be working with the Honorable John Bowman to assist him with National Adoption Day, which is on November 17, Florida Bar 2018 at the Broward County Courthouse from 9:00am to 3:00pm. National Adop- Board of Governors tion Day is a wonderful experience where Judges from around the Circuit host Sat- 17th Judicial Circuit urday dockets hearing only adoption cases. It is a wonderful occasion that creates a memorable day for the children and the adoptive parents. After the adoptions Lorna E. Brown-Burton are finalized, commemorative family photos are taken, and a celebration is hosted 954.463.8322 with food, games, a live DJ, and entertainment. In addition, National Adoption

Hilary A. Creary Day will be kicked-off by the “Eat Your Heart Out” event at the Galleria Mall on 954.783.9737 Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Last year was our best year in terms of the number of adoptions and was most likely the highest number of adop- Jay Kim tions nationally. We hope to exceed that number this year! 954.527.1115 We are very excited to be announcing a new educational event for our members Adam Glenn Rabinowitz 954.764.7060 and Young Lawyers throughout the State. This year, on December 7, 2018, the Young Lawyers Section will be hosting the first Law-LaPalooza. This is a full-day Diana Santa Maria event at the Courthouse where young lawyers can learn from judges as well as 954.434.1077 both young and experienced practitioners about relevant and contemporary areas of law. The day of programming will finish with a Happy Hour at the Downtowner Broward County Bar Association 1051 SE 3rd Avenue for all registered guests. Stayed tuned for more details! Fort Lauderdale, FL33316 954.764.8040

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8 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister The Nuts & Bolts of Family Law

by Kemie King Lindsey We all know, or know of, someone times act as their client’s social panelists, including both practicing who has gone through a divorce, a worker, therapist, spiritual leader, attorneys and members of the judi- custody battle or a fight about child in addition to providing legal repre- ciary, will discuss updates to the law, or spousal support. Whether it is a sentation. The knowledgeable and and provide strategies and techniques neighbor, community member, or experienced family attorney is able to succeed in their practice. The pan- even that Facebook friend who you to maintain a level head and a rea- elists will share information on vari- have not spoken to since high school, sonable and rational approach to re- ous stages of the case, from the initial at some point, someone has sought solving their client’s legal issues. The consultation to trial. Attendees will your expertise as a lawyer about their high level of emotions involved in be provided practical knowledge and family law matter. The practice of this area of practice is why it is never skills sets to apply to their cases. family law deals with representing a good idea to represent that family clients in with issues such as a di- member, friend, or neighbor in their The Nuts and Bolts of Family Law, vorce, division of marital property, family court case. The high level of and programs like it, help family law child custody/timesharing, and sup- emotions is also why family attor- practitioners engage and develop in port. It is an area of the law that re- neys maintain an expertise this area this area of the law. Attending The quires not only knowledge of the law, of practice. Attorneys who specialize Nuts and Bolts of Family Law, and but practitioners must be skilled in in this area of the law are able to fo- other similar seminars, ensures that managing emotionally volatile situ- cus on the law and not get distracted attorneys are not only knowledge- ations. by the “drama” in the case. able of the law, but it ensures that you learn techniques and practices On the surface, it may seem easy The Broward County Bar Associa- to help those who have entrusted you to some. But the nuances of family tion’s Family Law Section will pres- with their family’s legal matter. The law make this area of the law highly ent its biennial “Nuts and Bolts of practice of family law is not for ev- specialized. Most family law prac- Family Law” CLE seminar on Friday, eryone. But, for those who want to titioners have a wide range of legal October 26, 2018. This type of semi- help people, be in the courtroom, and skills as they draft contracts, plead- nar helps practitioners understand deal with sophisticated issues, it can ings, and other legal documents; liti- the law, skills, and knowledge neces- be a practice area that is very reward- gate contested matters; counsel cli- sary to successfully handle a family ing. ents on their legal rights and options; law case. Attendees will benefit from and attempt to negotiate and resolve tips, techniques, and checklists that disputes. Even the seemingly easy will help lawyers new to the practice uncontested divorce presents its own of family law. The seminar will cover sets of problems for the attorney who topics such as: the ABCs of Support; Kemie King Lindsey is the founding partner at King does not practice this area of law. A Parenting Issues; Attorney’s Fees; Lindsey, PA. Her practice poorly drafted document, such as Mediations; Evidence 101; and Trial focuses on Marital and Family Law. Kemie is the a marital settlement agreement or a Techniques. Co-Chair of the Broward County Bar Association’s final judgment, can have lasting ef- Family Law Section, Vice President of the Broward fects on the parties; not to mention This program is designed to intro- County Women Lawyer’s the costs it takes to litigate the issues duce attorneys, those new to the Association, and serves as a Board Member for TJ created. practice of law or those transitioning Reddick Bar Association and the Heart Gallery of from other areas of law to practicing Broward County. She is a loving Wife and the Mother Family law cases present high emo- family law, to the nuts and bolts of of two beautiful children. tions, drama, heartache, anger and practicing in this highly emotional She can be reached at [email protected] or frustration. Family attorneys some- and specialized area of law. The by calling 954-867-6518

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10 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister FLORIDA GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT FOR THE “RED-FLAG” LAW by Brooke Latta

On February 14, 2018 a tragedy shook • Has the individual abused or is the our community, taking the lives of individual abusing controlled sub- 17 victims. Immediately, Florida leg- stances or alcohol? islators went into action and 23 days • Has the individual recently acquired later, Senate Bill 7026, also known as firearms or ammunition? the “Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act,” was signed How Many Other States Have Simi- into effect. Among other things, it en- lar Laws? acted Section 790.401, Florida Statute, Prior to Florida, there were only five also known as the Risk Protection Or- other states that had similar “Red- der (“RPO”). Flag” laws: California, Oregon, Wash- ual is a significant danger to them- ington, Indiana and Connecticut. Since What is a Risk Protection Order? selves or to others by way of clear the tragic events of February 14, sever- An RPO is a gun violence prevention and convincing evidence. After the al other states have passed similar leg- measure that permits law enforce- final hearing, if the court denies the islation and there are at least 25 other ment to petition a court to temporar- RPO, the individual’s right to pos- states currently considering such laws. ily remove and prohibit the purchase sess and purchase a firearm are re- of firearms and ammunition when an stored. If the court grants the RPO, What is Happening in Broward? individual poses a significant danger the court may issue a final order, To date, there have been at least 200 to themselves or others. which extends the temporary order RPOs filed in Broward County, with up to but not exceeding 12 months. circuit-civil judges on a rotation to How Does the Process Work? oversee these hearings for a month at 1) Law enforcement submits a peti- What Factors Does the Court Con- a time. Some have met constitution- tion to the court laying out factual sider? al challenges based on vagueness or allegations and sworn statements In deciding to grant or deny an RPO, grounds of substantive due process vi- that give rise to a reasonable fear our courts may consider any relevant olation. But, thus far, not a single Bro- of dangerous acts, without notice to evidence, including evidence relating ward judge has found the RPO law un- the individual. to the following factors: constitutional, and the Fourth District • Has the individual been involved Court of Appeals has yet to address the 2) Within 24 hours of filing the peti- in a recent act or threat of violence issue on appeal. tion, the court will hold an ex parte against themselves or others? hearing with the petitioner, where- • Does the individual have a serious Whether you are an opponent or pro- upon the petition is reviewed and mental illness or recurring mental ponent of this new gun legislation, the the court may grant a temporary health issues? fact is simple: this law got the green order requiring the seizure or sur- • Has the individual engaged in an act light and all signs point to GO. render of firearms for up to 14 days. or threat of violence within the past 12 months? 3) If granted, the individual is person- • Has the individual unlawfully or Brooke Latta is an Assistant General Counsel for the ally served with the petition and the recklessly displayed or brandished a Broward Sheriff’s Office. temporary order from the court, and firearm? Prior to joining BSO, she served as an Assistant is put on notice of a final eviden- • Has the individual been arrested for, State Attorney for the 17th tiary hearing scheduled during this convicted of, had adjudication with- Judicial Circuit prosecut- ing sex-crimes. She can be 14-day time period. held or pled nolo contendere to a reached at lattaesq@gmail. crime involving violence or a threat com or 954-873-8015 4) At this final hearing, the petitioner of violence in Florida or any other has the burden to prove the individ- state?

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12 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister Hispanic Heritage Month

by Krystine Espina Statistically, it is unlikely for me to young attorneys like myself. The County Bar Association’s Hispanic be writing this article as a licensed dream of becoming an attorney or Lawyers Committee will also be attorney. As my level of education a judge becomes more attainable hosting a luncheon with a panel of increased through the years, I real- when you can envision it; often it Hispanic attorneys and judges who ized that there was a stark contrast is easier to envision a goal when will provide guidance and insight between my circumstances and the person shares many similarities into the struggles and journey that those of my fellow colleagues. My with you. It reinforces the concept led them to their current position. parents emigrated from Cuba. They that if someone, like you, has ever Future events will be posted in the had not attained a four-year college achieved it then it is well within the Broward County Bar Association’s degree. English was not my first realm of possibility. It is important website. I look forward to seeing language. No one in my family was for Hispanic and Latino attorneys to you there. in the legal field. I am one of the help each other flourish and grow in 5% of Hispanic attorneys in this the legal field, to serve as mentors, country according to the American to lend a hand. Bar Association’s National Lawyer Population Survey for 2018. Throughout the year, the Broward County Bar Association’s Hispanic Hispanics and Latino Americans Lawyer Committee will be hosting are underrepresented in the legal several events to promote diversity field. Despite South Florida’s di- and a provide a sense of commu- verse population, it does not com- nity between the Hispanic and La- pensate for the very low percentage tino attorneys in Broward County. of Hispanic attorneys on our nation- These events are a great opportunity al level. Perhaps it is the language to mingle with legal professionals barrier, perhaps it is the difficulty in a casual atmosphere. On Oc- Krystine Espina is an attorney in attempting to enter higher educa- tober 12th, during Hispanic Heri- at GrayRobinson, P.A., where she focuses her practice in tion upon arriving to this country, tage Month, the Broward County matrimonial and family law. She is committed to providing or perhaps it is a lack of guidance in Bar Association’s Hispanic Law- proficient and high quality legal light of the small number of fellow yers Committee is hosting Salsa representation. Hispanic and Latino attorneys. Nights, which includes paella, au- thentic Cuban cocktails, salsa mu- Seasoned attorneys and judges sic, and salsa dancing with instruc- serve as a beacon of inspiration for tors. In Spring of 2019, the Broward

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14 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister Is Your Firm Able to Handle Patent and Trademark Matters? by Andrew Rapacke Many clients, especially business tice intellectual property law. constraints, they may be looking for clients, often have intellectual prop- ways to control costs since traditional erty (IP) concerns or needs. The cli- What Are Patents and Trade- hourly billing methods are notorious- ent might need to obtain trademark marks? ly unpredictable. The answer might protection on a company name or take the form of a fixed-fee payment logo or might need to put a stop to Patents and trademarks are forms of structure for IP legal services. a competitor who is producing low- intellectual property. A patent is is- quality knock-off products that bear sued for a novel (i.e., new) and non- Fixed fee is a value-focused way for a trademark that is confusingly simi- obvious invention. Patents can also clients to obtain patent and trademark lar to the one used by the client. Or be issued for ornamental designs. A legal services packaged as a product the client might be involved in the patent is sought by filing an applica- for a given price. Some IP law firms development of an innovative new tion with the United States Patent and offer fixed fee payment structures. A technology and requires securing Trademark Office. Once the USPTO fixed fee structure is designed to offer patent protection. When clients have grants a patent, the patent owner has clients several benefits. For starters, a IP issues involving, for example, pat- the right to exclude others from mak- fixed fee arrangement provides trans- ent or trademarks, it is in the best ing, using, selling, or importing the parency and certainty for business interest of the client to consult with protected invention in the United clients. IP-related legal costs will be an experienced patent and trademark States. Patent protection is time-lim- assessed up front so the client is un- attorney. ited, and once the life of the patent likely to face any surprise charges or expires anyone is free to use the pat- fees later down the road (unless there Patent and trademark law is a highly ented invention. are extenuating circumstances). specialized area of IP law. In order to practice patent prosecution (i.e., A trademark is a symbol, word(s), or In conclusion, attorneys should only to seek patent protection from the mark that is used by a business to help take on patent and trademark work federal government on behalf of pat- consumers distinguish the source of if they are qualified to do so. Make ent applicants), patent attorneys are a good. Use of a trademark in com- sure your clients understand that pat- not only required to have a techni- merce automatically creates common ent and trademark issues require the cal background in science or en- law rights in the mark, but the protec- attention of a patent and trademark gineering, but they must also pass tion offered by those rights is limited. attorney. the Examination for Registration To expand the scope of protection, to Practice in Patent Cases Before a trademark can be registered at the Andrew Rapacke is a the United States Patent and Trade- state level, and/or at the federal level registered patent attorney mark Office (USPTO)—more com- at the USPTO. and managing partner at the boutique intellectual monly referred to as the “patent bar property law firm The exam.” Due to the additional quali- Helping Clients Control IP Legal Rapacke Law Group, P.A. Andrew works with busi- fications that are often required for Costs ness clients in a variety the practice of patent and trademark of industries, including medical devices, mobile law, many major law firms have es- For many businesses, patents and apps and software, and tablished dedicated practice groups trademarks are significant company more, to obtain and protect valuable patent for patent and trademark law, and a assets that help create and maintain a and trademark assets. For more information, number of small-to-mid-sized bou- competitive advantage. When clients visit the firm’s website at tique law firms exist that solely prac- need IP legal services but have budget arapackelaw.com.

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16 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister The Case for EthiCal campaigning by Robert Meyers Unfortunately, the public perception of run ethical campaigns by enacting ethical campaigning (by declining to subscribe to elected officials is generally not very posi- campaign practices laws. The purpose of the principles of ethical campaigning) and tive, as evidenced by polls that routinely such legislation is to obtain written com- may be regarded as unethical if he or she is rank politicians as untrustworthy and dis- mitments from candidates to abide by fair elected to office. Although it is practically honest. One possible explanation for these campaign principles during the campaign impossible to isolate all of the reasons for low levels of trust is the expectation that and pledge not degrade or disparage their winning elections, the public deserve po- politicians should take consistent positions opponents, but rather focus on their plat- litical campaigns whereby the candidates on the issues, and when inconsistences in form and the issues. Ideally, the goal is concentrate on the issues and articulate their voting records are revealed, the pub- for all candidates to agree to run positive, the reasons why they would best serve the lic labels them as unethical. Much of the issue-oriented campaigns, and adhere to public. One of the tools to realize substan- information voters obtain about candidates the ethical campaign principles, yet the tive, issue-oriented campaigns is for can- come from media outlets and direct com- vast majority of candidates are reluctant didates, no matter the office, to pledge in munications from the candidates. Candi- to commit in writing to these ground rules. writing their commitment to ethical cam- dates, their parties, independent groups Given First Amendment concerns against paigning. and committees go to great lengths and regulating constitutionally-speech, gov- expense to position their candidates as the ernments cannot impose ethical campaign- worthy ones, recognizing that they have ing standards on individuals running for Broward County Ethical Campaign limited opportunities to deliver their mes- office and must rely on candidates who Practices Act (Section 11-4 of the Bro- sages to leave an impression on the voters. believe it is in their best interest to vow to ward County Code) campaign in an ethical manner. Can be signed by any candidate whose History teaches us that incumbents enjoy constituency resides, in whole or in part, a decided advantage over challengers in Since ethical campaign practice laws have within Broward County. large part because they have much greater no ability to compel candidates to conduct name recognition. Consequently, chal- ethical campaigns, the question remains Form is available through local govern- lengers must find a way to reach potential whether ethical campaign laws are benefi- ment’s filing officer. voters by making a splash and many resort cial. One assumes the public would pre- to negative campaigning to achieve this fer clean, issue-driven campaigns, where Executing a Statement of Ethical Cam- objective. With the advent of social media distortions and misrepresentations are paign Practices is strictly voluntary. and the fragmentation of traditional media, kept to a minimum. If this assumption is the methods used to reach potential vot- true, then the public ought to choose those On September 13, 2018, the Broward ers have dramatically changed, with more candidates who stay on message and re- County Commission directed the County emphasis on style over substance. This is ject candidates who rely on attack ads and Attorney to draft an ordinance to estab- not to suggest that negative campaigning negative campaigning. If the public truly lish a Fair Campaign Practice Committee and attacks ads are new to the political favors ethical candidates, which could be to provide for enforcement of the ordi- nance’s provisions. landscape, but it appears that tearing down measured in part by the type of campaign one’s opponents by publishing misleading, the candidate runs, the choice becomes partially untrue, or outright lies has gained more complicated when all candidates in a a foothold in our politics to the detriment race choose to “go negative.” of all concerned. When candidates ignore the substantive issues and focus almost ex- An assurance to abide by ethical cam- Robert Meyers is a clusively on denigrating their opponents, paign principles may register with voters Partner at Weiss Serota it leaves a lasting mark on the voters and and it may give the candidate ammuni- Helfman Cole & Bierman and practices in the areas public at large and serves to reinforce the tion against an opponent who refuses to of ethics and governance. negative images associated with elections sign the pledge. It may also signal to the He is the immediate past and politics. voters that a candidate is operating above Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Commis- the fray and will continue such behavior sion on Ethics and Public In some communities, including Bro- once elected to office. The carryover ef- Trust. ward County, a concerted effort has been fect may exist as well for the candidate undertaken to encourage candidates to who does not assign much value to ethical

Broward County Bar Association Barrister October 2018 | 17 Civil Jury Improvement Luncheon

by Anthony Quackenbush On November 1, 2018, the Bro- “Jury Improvement Lunches” and Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, ward Chapter of ABOTA, the Bro- involve inviting citizens who have PA; Conroy Simberg; Greenberg ward County Bar Association and recently served on juries to discuss Traurig; GRYC Trial Lawyers; The the Broward County Chapter of the their jury service experience in front Law Office of Joseph S. Kashi, P.A.; Federal Bar Association will be host- of an audience of trial lawyers and Malove Henratty, P.A.; Miles A. ing a Jury Improvement Luncheon judges. The objective of these events McGrane, III; and Tripp Scott. Sil- in conjunction with the Civil Jury is to consider reforms that might ver sponsors include Boyd Richards Project. The event will take place at strengthen the civil jury system. Parker Colonnelli; The Ellsley Law the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale Firm; Scott R Gill PA; Martin, Lister from 12pm-1:30pm. Attendees will At the Jury Improvement Luncheon & Alvarez; Blaut Weiss Law Group; receive 2 General CLE Credits & 2 at the Tower Club on November 1, the Law Offices of Diana Santa Ma- Civil Trial Certification Credits. local civil trial judges will be in- ria P.A.; the Law Office of David R. vited as guests and asked to invite Strong, P.A.; Wicker Smith; Catri The Civil Jury Project is an academ- jurors they have recently discharged Holton Kessler & Kessler, P.A.; and ic center based at the New York Uni- (thank you Chief Judge Jack Tuter Cohen Blostein & Ayala PA. versity School of Law. The purpose and Judge Jeffrey Levenson for co- of the Project is to study the current ordinating this effort). The Civil Jury If you are interested in attending the state of civil jury trials. The Project Project will then contact the jurors event, you can register at https:// was begun in response to the decline who RSVP to see which jurors are www.browardbar.org/calendar. The of civil jury trials in recent years (in willing to participate in panel discus- charge to attend the event is $25 for 2017, for instance, fewer than one sions (interestingly, almost all jurors general admission, and there is no percent of civil cases nationwide contacted agree to participate). At- charge for BCBA Judiciary. We look were tried before juries – down from tendees of the event will be able to forward to seeing you there! 5.5 percent in 1962), and the Proj- witness the panel discussions of the ect is intended to investigate if there jurors. is any way that the trend can be re- versed. The event is a great opportunity for practicing trial attorneys and judges As part of this effort, the Civil Jury to learn about the likes, dislikes, Project regularly coordinates State wants, complaints, etc. of actual ju- and Federal Judicial Workshops, rors. It is also a great opportunity for which provide an off-the-record practicing trial attorneys to improve Anthony Quackenbush forum for judges to share exper- their trial skills based on the opinions is a Plaintiff’s personal injury attorney employed tise about such subjects as voir dire and feedback of the jurors. We hope at the Kelley/Uustal law and efforts aimed at improving the you won’t pass up this opportunity. firm in Fort Lauderdale. He handles all types of comprehension and experience of personal injury cases – civil jurors. The Project also orga- Thank you to the event sponsors including catastrophic injury, wrongful death and nizes educational programs for le- for making the event possible. Gold medical malpractice.” gal practitioners around the country. sponsors include the Miami Chapter These programs are referred to as of ABOTA; Kelley/Uustal; Billing,

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Broward County Bar Association Barrister October 2018 | 19 SOLO/SMALL FIRM SECTION OF THE BCBA: AN AMAZING RESOURCE FOR SMALL FIRMS

by Joshua Lida For attorneys opening their own practice opportunities for attendees to stand up my firm and have been welcomed with straight out of law school or those mak- and publicly thank those attorneys who open arms. I see many of the same faces ing the leap out on their own, there are have referred them clients. at the lunches in different locations and some common fears that may cross their have gotten to know attorneys from all minds: where am I going to get referrals, The lunches are held every other month, different areas of practice. For a solo/ who is going to mentor me through un- alternating with the dinners, and are scat- small firm, having a large network of at- known situations, or am I going to miss tered throughout the Broward County torneys is priceless. The group provides out on the camaraderie of a larger firm. area at the following locations: DaVin- consistent opportunities to develop refer- For attorneys trying to get clients, man- ci’s of Boca Raton, Duffy’s in Coconut ral networks, mentors, and friends. It is age a business, and still have time to Creek, JMark’s in Pompano, Tarpon also an excellent resource for those look- practice law, it can feel daunting. Brewing Company in Fort Lauderdale (a ing to develop or grow a practice and personal favorite as a craft beer fan), Bo- find a consistent source of camaraderie Luckily, there is a great resource pro- kampers in Plantation, Blue Moon Diner amongst other solo/small firm attorneys. vided by the Broward County Bar As- in Cooper City, and The Field Irish Pub sociation (“BCBA”), namely the Solo/ and Eatery in Dania Beach. The Solo/Small Firm Section is yet an- Small Firm Section, to help alleviate other example of how the BCBA helps these fears and provide a potential at- The primary focus of the lunches is to connect attorneys, provide resources to torney network. The group is only open network with other attorneys throughout attorneys, and develop a real sense of to attorneys (other than a sponsor of an Broward. While some of the “lunch cap- community for attorneys in Broward event) who are either solo practitioners tains” request attorneys to RSVP, walk- County. or work at a firm that does not exceed 4 ins are always welcome. attorneys. The events put on by the Solo/ Small Firm Section of the BCBA are net- As the dinners are only once every other working lunches and dinners. month, and are often so well attended, it may seem difficult to make a lasting The dinners are held every other month, connection. However, the dinners in con- except December and January, and are junction with the lunches are precisely held at Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood. what makes the Solo/Small Firm Section

The dinners often have 80 or more at- so great. By attending the dinners and the Josh Lida is a partner torneys in attendance and offer a great multiple lunches on a consistent basis, at Lida Law, PLLC. Josh primarily practices opportunity to introduce yourself and you truly have an opportunity to get to criminal defense and pro- your practice to a large group of attor- know a larger number of attorneys well. fessional license defense in Broward, Miami-Dade, neys. There are 2 speakers per dinner and Palm Beach Coun- that briefly speak about their practice. In I can speak from my personal experience ties. He can be reached at [email protected] order to be eligible to speak at a dinner, that this group is an amazing resource. I the attorney must have attended at least have attended several of the lunches over 2 prior dinners. The dinners also provide the course of the first year of starting

20 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister Case Law Update

by Debra P. Klauber Third DCA clarifies party’s right to Aug. 1, 2018). been properly identified in the request rescind contract based on unilateral for records. The First District granted mistake. Expanded sovereign immunity for certiorari in favor of the hospital, finding In an en banc decision, the Third District nonprofit universities upheld as con- that it was proper for the hospital verify clarified the law regarding a party’s right stitutional. the identity of the individuals requesting to rescind a contract based on a unilat- In 2011, the Florida Legislature ex- the confidential medical records, that eral mistake. The court concluded that panded sovereign immunity to apply to such request did not waive the hospital’s a party seeking rescission of a contract nonprofit, independent universities that entitlement to a presuit expert affidavit, based on a unilateral mistake does not agree to provide patient services at gov- and that the lawsuit had to be dismissed have to prove that he/she was induced ernment teaching hospitals. All services with prejudice where no affidavit had into making the mistake by the other provided under such an affiliation agree- been provided. Shands Jacksonville party. A contract may be set aside on the ment are covered by the sovereign im- Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Pusha, 1D17-4634, basis of a unilateral mistake if: (1) it was munity statutes. The trial court and the 43 Fla. L. Weekly D1980 (Fla. 1st DCA not the result of a lack of due care by the Third District agreed that this expanded Aug. 24, 2018). party making the mistake; (2) it would application of sovereign immunity did be inequitable not to release the party not violate the sovereign immunity, Is it medical malpractice or ordinary from the contract given the mistake; and equal protection, due process, access to negligence? (3) the other party has not so changed its courts, jury trial or provide debt provi- The Third District confronted the ongo- position in reliance on the contract that sions of the Florida Constitution. Bean ing debate between whether a plaintiff rescission would be unconscionable. De- v. Univ. of Miami, 3D16-2221 & 3D16- is required to comply with the medi- Prince v. Starboard Cruise Servs., Inc., 2195, 43 Fla. L. Weekly D1741 (Fla. 3d cal malpractice presuit requirements in 3D16-1149, 43 Fla. L. Weekly D1734 DCA Aug. 1, 2018). a case involving injuries at a hospital. (Fla. 3d DCA Aug. 1, 2018). Here, the court found that a negligence During presuit, hospital may seek action by a patient in a psychiatric facil- Fourth District upholds fraud statute verification that person requesting ity for injuries suffered when he was at- of repose in legal malpractice case. medical records is legally authorized tacked by another patient did not involve In 2016, the plaintiff filed a legal mal- to obtain them; such request does not medical malpractice. Simmons v. Jack- practice claim alleging that the defendant waive hospital’s entitlement to expert son Mem’l Hosp., 3D17-2291, 43 Fla. law firm had provided a “fill in the blank opinion. L. Weekly D1749 (Fla. 3d DCA Aug. 1, boilerplate legal opinion” in 2002. The The Florida Statutes excuse a medical 2018). Fourth District upheld the trial court’s malpractice plaintiff from obtaining a dismissal of the claim against the law presuit expert affidavit corroborating his Debra P. Klauber, Esq., firm based on the 12-year fraud statute or her claim where the defendant fails a partner with Haliczer of repose. The appellate court found that or refuses to provide medical records in Pettis & Schwamm, the plaintiff’s argument -- that the law a timely manner. In this case, however, oversees the firm’s trial firm had an ongoing and “presumably the defendant did not refuse to provide support and appellate practice and provides never-ending” duty to make corrective medical records, but asked for addition- guidance to litigators disclosures -- would subvert the very al information in order to confirm that throughout Florida. purpose of the statute of repose. Garofa- it was proper to provide those records Debbie can be reached lo v. Proskauer Rose, LLP, 4D17-2398, to the persons seeking them where the at 954-523-9922 or 43 Fla. L. Weekly D1718. (Fla. 4th DCA decedent’s mother and daughter had not [email protected].

Broward County Bar Association Barrister October 2018 | 21 legal health corner Dealing with the Unexpected: How Attorneys and Law Firms Can Handle Illness by Sara Sandler As attorneys, it is rare that we find to be an expert on these issues, I can way, the best advice I can give you is ourselves in situations out of our con- speak from experience. In June of to be honest with yourself and your trol. We have learned to make the law 2016, I was diagnosed with thyroid firm about your situation. Try to do and the facts of our case work in our cancer – a rather trendy diagnosis. In an honest assessment of what you favor, we have become professional March of 2017, while I was still treat- can and cannot do – whether it be the problem solvers, in true Tim Gunn ing, my stepmother was diagnosed time you have, the energy and physi- fashion, we know how to “make it with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. In cal ability you have, or what your work.” And, while our choice of ca- less than a year, my world complete- schedule will allow. While it may be reer lends itself to lives that are of- ly changed; my way of life – includ- uncomfortable or even downright un- ten busy and hectic, we have, for the ing my practice of law – completely pleasant, it is only fair to allow your most part, complete control over how changed and, consequently, my role firm some insight into what will ul- we spend our time and where our ca- in my firm and practice group com- timately affect your time and ability reers will take us. The dilemma for pletely changed. At 32 years old, my to work. There is no need to disclose our Type-A profession comes when own illness and the illness of a par- specifics, but allow your firm the op- uncontrollable circumstances mani- ent had never been a concern to me; portunity to both understand and to fest themselves into our lives. there was no plan or strategy for my find a solution to any time you may personal or professional life should miss. Illness is often the main culprit of either of the two happen – and then such circumstances. Whether we, they both did. More importantly, be kind to your- ourselves, are diagnosed or whether self. Allow yourself the time to heal it is one of our loved ones, illness of My firm was extremely compassion- physically, mentally, and emotion- any form is often unexpected, un- ate and supportive of my situation. ally. Do not beat yourself up if you planned for, and, at times, life alter- They allowed me whatever time I do not immediately feel “back to nor- ing. Not only does it have the power needed to treat my own cancer and mal” or if you can’t tackle a full work to throw our lives off course, but it then were very generous about al- week – this will only set you back. also completely changes our priori- lowing me to work remotely while ties. In a career that is so heavily I spent time with my stepmom. My Most importantly, and no matter schedule-based and deadline driven, boss and I had many honest conver- what, keep truckin’. an unexpected illness is perhaps one sations about the time I had avail- of the most underestimated threats to able to complete large assignments our day-to-day practice. or whether I’d have the energy, for example, to handle an oral argument. So what is an attorney to do when I can only encourage other employ- they or a loved one is faced with a ers and law firms to do the same serious illness? What is a law firm should they find themselves facing a to do when it has an attorney whose similar situation with a fellow attor- Sara Sandler is a Junior life has been impacted by a serious ney. Knowing that your law firm has Partner at Walton Lantaff illness? In a world, and profession, your back and is concerned for your Schroeder & Carson, where self-care has become a focus own wellbeing is a great relief at a practicing in appel- late law and insurance and priority, it is not only important, time when someone is dealing with coverage. She served as but necessary, to consider these ques- the additional stress that comes with the 2017-18 BCBA YLS tions. handling an illness. President.

While there is no one correct answer, For anyone who is or may find them- and while I do not hold myself out selves dealing with an illness in some

22 | October 2018 Broward County Bar Association Barrister October calendar of events

3 CLE: Cyber Awareness 19 CLE: Basic Criminal Trial Save the Date! Workshop Practice Lunch & Learn Series Visit our online Calendar for more Sponsored by: LAN Infotech Session 4 – Impeach a Witness information. Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Jury Improvement Luncheon Venue: BCBA Conference Center Venue: Broward County Date: November 1, 2018 Cost: $15 BCBA Member; $25 Courthouse – Room 4780 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Non-member Cost: Free BCBA Member; $10 Venue: Tower Club – 28th Floor Non-member Cost: $25 General Admission 3 Promoting Women and Diversity on the Bench: State 25 Government CLE: Charter 31st Annual YLS Charity Golf JNC’s and State Committees Changes, Constitutional Tournament Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Revisions, and More! Benefiting Experience Camps Venue: BCBA Conference Center Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sponsorships Available! Cost: $25 General Admission Venue: BCBA Conference Center Date: November 10, 2018 Cost: $20 BCBA Member; $30 Time: 8:00 a.m. 12 Investiture of The Honorable Non-member Venue: Jacaranda Golf Club Peter Holden Cost: $150 Single Player ; $500 Time: 1:30 p.m. 26 2018 Nuts and Bolts Family Foursome Venue: Broward County Law Seminar Courthouse Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2018 BCBA Annual Holiday Venue: BCBA Conference Center Party 12 Salsa Nights! Cost: $75 BCBA Member; $100 Date: November 29, 2018 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Non-Member Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Venue: BCBA Conference Center Venue: NSU Art Museum Fort Cost: $25 General Admission 27 South Florida Legal Mentoring Lauderdale Picnic Cost: No Charge BCBA Member; 17 CLE: International Patent and Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $25 Member Guest Trademark Practice Venue: CB Smith Park (Pavilion Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. #19) Venue: BCBA Conference Center Cost: Free to all Registration Cost: $20 BCBA Member; $30 Required Non-member 30 CLE: Eldercaring Coordination Nuts and Bolts Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Venue: BCBA Conference Center Cost: $15 BCBA Member; $25 Non-member

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