In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing resources to assist each of us to become more aware, compassionate, constructive, engaged people in the quest for equity, and specifically to learn more about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and many communities included under the “LGBTQ+ umbrella.” It transcends our roles as lawyers and legal… Read More
Florida Changes the Proposal for Settlement Rule – No Release
In an amendment to the Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442, the Florida Supreme Court expressly excluded including non-monetary terms in a proposal for settlement filed pursuant to that Rule. By excluding the non-monetary terms, the Amendment precludes requiring the Plaintiff to execute a release upon acceptance. The Rule does include and permit the serving… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – June 2022
June 2022 Month-long observance: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Black Music Month National Caribbean American Heritage Month Pride Month (LGBTQIAA+) Important D&I calendar dates: 8thRace Unity Day 12thLoving Day 19thJuneteenth 20thNational Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada) 20thWorld Refugee Day 21stLitha, Summer Solstice (Pagan) 24thPride Day (LGBTQIAA+) (varies by city and country)
Vernis & Bowling celebrates Jewish-American Heritage Month
Vernis & Bowling celebrates with our employees, business partners and friends in recognizing Jewish-American Heritage Month. Jewish-American Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Jewish-Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society. Click Here to Learn more
Vernis & Bowling celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Vernis & Bowling celebrates with our employees, business partners and friends in recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture,… Read More