Vernis & Bowling recognizes the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday as a Day On, Not a Day Off. As many celebrate the holiday, there will be one prominent message heard as a song or poem, and that is the Black National Anthem. This song originally was created by brothers James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond… Read More
Important Nuances in Contributory Negligence in the Southeast
Check out our article in the December 2021 issue of CLM magazine: “Important Nuances in Contributory Negligence in the Southeast” by Scott Black (Islamorada/FL Keys), Doug Leadbitter (Columbia, SC) and R. Gregory Lewis (Charlotte, NC). Click to Read Article
Important D&I Calendar Dates – January 2022
January 2022 Important D&I calendar dates: 1stNew Year’s Day 4thNational Braille Day 7thChristmas (Eastern Orthodox) 16thWorld Religion Day 17thMartin Luther King, Jr. Day 18thMahayana New Year (Buddhist) 24thInternational Day of Education 26thInternational Customs Day 27thInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Seven Symbols of Kwanzaa
Seven symbols are displayed during the Kwanzaa ceremony to represent the seven principles of African culture and community. Mkeka (M-kay-cah) This is the mat (usually made of straw, but it can also be made of fabric or paper) upon which all the other Kwanzaa symbols are placed. The mat represents the foundation of African traditions and history. Mazao (Maah-zow)… Read More
CAI and Florida Task Force Initiate Public Policy Reform Following the Champlin Tower South Condo Collapse
The June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside was among the most lethal structural building failures this nation has ever witnessed, resulting in 98 lives lost. In the wake of this tragedy, there were many unanswered questions and concerns regarding safety and structural integrity. These concerns prompted parties to seek judicial relief via the… Read More