One-hour live audio webcast presented by Cathleen Scott, B.C.S., Immediate Past Chair of The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section. Small firms often make decisions about employment practices based on their business needs and prior experience. But what you don’t know can hurt you and cost you money. Are your employees properly classified for overtime? Are you violating wage and hour laws based on your lunch break rules? How about your commission or paid time off policies, are they a source of liability? Are those non-competes enforceable? This CLE will explore from a small business aspect how what you don’t know can hurt you. Section members register for only $65. Course No. 3405.

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Aug. 28 Zoom Webinar, 12-1 p.m. Free CLE. Join the Solo & Small Firm Section for “Trust Accounting Procedures and Steps to Protect Your Clients’ Funds,” a live audio webcast by Florida Bar Chief Branch Discipline Counsel Sheila Tuma. This presentation will address the trust accounting process and procedures to help participants maintain all required records and be in full compliance with the rules. Solo & Small Firm Section members only. Registration will be approved when section membership is confirmed. 1.0 General CLE. Course No. 3636.

Join us on Sept. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. for a live audio webcast on malpractice pitfalls. Statistics show that solo and small firm attorneys generate more malpractice claims than their counterparts in larger firms, so awareness of the pitfalls and prevention are crucial. William E. Loucks, President of Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, will share info on tips that solo and smaller firms can build into their practices to avoid malpractice claims. Course 3406. 1.0 General CLE credit. Solo & Small Firm Section member discounted registration is only $65. REGISTER

Bill Loucks is currently serving as President of Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, as well as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Mr. Loucks was engaged in the private practice of law from 1961 through 2007.  He graduated from the College of Law, University of Florida, and received a Bachelor of Arts from Earlham College.

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In today’s constantly changing climate, more and more we find that to best serve our clients we need to be able to spot issues that may arise from a client’s immigration status. This seminar will help you spot the hidden immigration law issues in traffic, criminal and family law cases. Additionally, this seminar will provide you with tips on how to make strategic alliances with immigration practitioners so they can be a resource for your practice. Register online now.

12 – 1 PM
Hidden Immigration Law Implications that Solo & Small Practices Need to be Aware of
Patricia Hernandez and Nora Rotella, Miami

Free, members-only, Wednesday Wisdom Zoom webinar presented by Joshua Hertz and Paula Black. This webinar will discuss ideas dealing with happiness in solo and smaller firm practices, which is the foundation of mental health and well being.  Topics to be discussed include how to successfully run your firm and to develop business that fits into your lifestyle while making you happy as you help others. Solo & Small Firm Section members only. Registration will be approved when section membership is confirmed.

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Creating a Gold Standard Reputation – The Ethics of a Successful Law Practice

Register online now for the 2019 Annual Ethics Update. Live (Tampa) and webcast on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. As members of The Florida Bar, our reputation, ethics and standing in the community should be impeccable. Our presenters will focus on professionalism, courtroom etiquette, cybersecurity in a changing world, sexual harassment and the unauthorized practice of law. Course 3477. Discounted registration for Solo & Small Firm Section members only $160 (live) and $210 (webcast). REGISTER

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM Welcome Peggy Hoyt, Oviedo

8:10 AM – 9:00 AM Professionalism – The Cornerstone of Your Reputation Caroline Johnson Levine, Tampa

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Cyber Security – How to Ethically Protect Yourself and Your Firm Angel R. Rojas, Jr., Tampa

9:50 AM – 10:00 AM Break

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM An Update on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Ghunise Coaxum, Orlando

10:50 AM – 11:40 AM Ethically Speaking, It’s Our Reputation – Imposter Syndrome and Sexual Harassment Melanie Griffin, Tampa

11:40 AM – 12:30 AM Etiquette for the Courtroom – Ethical and Practical Tips in a Digital World Jennifer Kuyrkendall Griffin, Live Oak, Peggy Hoyt, Oviedo and Melanie Griffin, Tampa

Solo & Small Firm Section Executive Council meeting. All are welcome to attend.