A 7.5.20 report from the 17th Judicial Circuit. https://fcb5004684c5ce7d9555-c1c61fe3f88cca82459186055831b6ed.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/We%20are%20not%20standing%20in%20place.mp4Read More

DALLAS (March 5, 2020) — Ongoing attacks on the judicial branch and the jury system, made by both the executive and legislative branches of government, diminish the integrity of our American jurisprudence and cannot be countenanced.  Whether the criticism is directed toward justices of the United States Supreme Court, appellate or trial judges, the jury...Read More

With concerns that the Broward County Courthouse may someday be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ABOTA Fort Lauderdale has proposed that Circuit Civil Division special set and motion calendar hearings be conducted via remote video conferencing. This option would allow Judges, attorneys, Court Reporters, Court Clerks and parties to participate in keeping civil...Read More

The Zoom blog, on March 20, 2020, offers the following tips for securing your video conference. 1. “When you share your meeting link on social media or other public forums, that makes your event … extremely public. ANYONE with the link can join your meeting.” 2. “Avoid using your Personal Meeting ID (PMI) to host...Read More

For those wishing to use interpreters, Zoom offers an advanced option. Keep in mind that Florida Supreme Court approved/certified interpreters will be needed for official proceedings. However, when Clients do not speak English, private Zoom interpreted sessions can be a great benefit to enhance communications. Key consideration: Insure confidentiality where necessary. More information: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360034919791-Language-interpretation-in-meetings-and-webinarsRead More

We have a compelling and urgent public interest need: Jury trials. We have an uncharted problem: Courthouse closures due to COVID-19, and a system increasingly hampered with a backlog of unresolved cases. What makes the present challenge even more concerning is that there may be additional waves of the Coronavirus crisis with future, temporary shutdowns,...Read More

Let’s face it, losing power due to severe weather or electrical grid equipment failure is a common occurrence in Southeastern Florida. It’s just common sense to be ready for such interruptions, but something you may not have thought about in relation to video conferencing. Suddenly, when in Zoom hearing, your home or office loses power....Read More