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Florida Bar Mandates Attorney Dress Code
In an effort to increase attorney professionalism and courtroom decorum, the Florida Bar has adopted a dress code for both male and female attorneys.
The dress code will become effective on January 1, 2010. The new dress code mandates: "Gentlemen shall wear navy blue or back suits, white or blue dress shirts and red or yellow ties. Black dress shoes and black belts (or suspenders) are required." The attire of women is similarly strict, "Black or navy suits (pant suits or skits), white, pink, yellow or blue blouses, and back shoes." Compliance with the dress code is required both in court and in the office.
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NCAA Cracks Downs on Offensive Mascots
At the NCAA Annual Meetings in Kansas City, Mo, the Mascot Committee of the NCAA decided to crack down on the insensitive use of college mascots.
Hank Hughes, the Chair of the Committee targeted a number of school, including the Florida Gators, Michigan Wolverines, California Bears, UCLA Bruins, Boston College Eagles, Texas Longhorns, Minnesota Badgers and Boston University Terriers. Hughes stated that the committee felt that such majestic creatures as bears, alligators, eagles and cattle should not be marginalized on the sidelines of stadiums throughout the US. He stated, "Who is to speak for the defenseless gator, or badger or dog."
Each of the targeted schools will be allowed to appeal the ruling or agree to immediate compliance. Hughes went on to say that the colleges of America have no place is the disenfranchisement of these glorious animals. It is unknown how many schools will appeal the rulings. |
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Ostuw to Take Leave of Absence
Law Clerk Jeri Ostuw will be taking a sixth month leave of absence to take a role on the popular MTV television series "The Hills." The role will necessitate her relocation to Los Angeles where the show tapes.
Ostuw was selected from a prior audition before she began law school. "This is a great opportunity for me professionally" said Ostuw. "I look forward to the lasting friendships I will develop on the show." "Heidi, Spencer and Audrina seem to be so grounded and sincere."
Ostuw plans to return to Florida and resume her law school course work and clerking responsibilities at G&A. We are very excited for Jeri and wish her all the best in California.
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USPS Announces Modified Mail Delivery
After requests from the United States Postal Service that Congress lift the current requirement that mail be delivered six days out of the week, the USPS has announced a modified mail delivery schedule as a result of budget shortfalls and reduced usage of the mail system.
Effective June 1, 2009, the USPS will deliver Mail on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Where there had been talk of reducing the delivery to a five day week, the Postal Service felt that a three day schedule would permit the least strain on the mail service. |
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Harvest Bank to Charge Teller Fees
Harvest National Bank, N.A. will soon begin charging a $5.00 fee to customers who visit a live teller. Harvest, a small chain in the midwest states, felt that the fees are necessary in order to provide, "professional, caring and superior customer service."
With the popularity of Internet banking and automated services, banks have reduced their number of tellers. In line with the airlines, who have opted to charge for additional services such as baggage and priority seating, Harvest saw the need to cover the cost of tellers.
The good news for customers is that they will only have to pay one fee for each visit, irrespective of the number of transactions completed. |
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Internet Spring Cleaning
If you rely upon the Internet for communication or work, plan accordingly the Internet would be shut down for massive repairs, re-formatting and cleaning from April 24-April 25, 2009. The Internet will again be active on April 26, 2009.
Based upon the continuous use of the Internet for email, research and shopping, it has become necessary to clear out the excess of cashed information and data that had accumulated in the network over the years.
Dead email and inactive ftp, www, and gopher sites would be purged. Five very powerful Japanese-built Internet-crawling mega-servers (Toshiba AQSA-2274) situated around the world will do this work.
During this period, users are directed to disconnect all devices from the Internet, including PDA's, Blackberry's, email based phones, laptops, and desktops. | |
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St. Patricks Day Party
Thank you to all those who attended our Pre-St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour and BBQ at the Firm's Party Deck and Tiki Bar.
We hope everyone had a graeat time. |
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G&A News & Notes
-Charles Gallagher won the second place prize in the 10th Annual Name that Line from Caddyshack Competition.
-Cindy Corder was just awarded her 8th Degree Black Belt in the Martial Art of Qui Tam
-Ginny Keeter-Bodkin was elected Vice-President of the Suncoast David Hasselhoff Fan Club
-Joe Milligan has been inducted into the Missouri State Motocross Hall of Fame in recognition of years on the modified "C" class motocross tour.
-Mary Moser has begun training for GOP's 5th Annual Dance-a-thon.
-Jenna Jordan was selected to sing the national anthem at the Rays season opener.
-Chris Heise became the first Floridian to win the Powerball Lottery and will be moving to a part time schedule.
-On March 17, Erika Mariz and Pie Young presented a lecture on asset protection and money laundering titled, "Keep My Money Safe." |
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G&A Email Directory
Charles R. Gallagher III crg@attorneyoffices.org
Erika Mariz
Joseph F. Milligan
Jenna M. Jordan
Jeri Ostuw
Cynthia Corder
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Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, P.A. accepts cases throughout the Tampa Bay area. Our main practice areas include: insurance litigation, real estate & business litigation, accident/injury litigation, consumer law, and employment litigation. www.attorneyoffices.org |
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