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As to my "give back" to all Florida Bar Members to celebrate the start of 44th year, how about a FREE CLE with following approved Florida Bar accreditation: General 2.0 - Professionalism 1.0 - Ethics 1.0 - Technology 1.5. This is a gift from Judge Ralph Artigliere (retired) and me, with help from EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Put it in your calendar for June 28th. You can download for 18 months thereafter for full credit. Name of the Course: "My AI Did It!" Is No Excuse for Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct: Consideration of recent case law and ethics opinions. More details to follow.

Did you know LSC is celebrating 50 years of bridging the justice gap? Our work is impossible without LSC. "We know that 92% of the legal needs of low-income Americans are not being met. This shortfall in providing legal help to people eligible for it is the Justice Gap. America is founded on the promise of equal justice for all. " Learn more at lsc.gov/celebrate50

In both my professional and personal lives, I'm surrounded by folks who want to have helpful conversations about race, but aren't sure how to go about it without inadvertently causing harm. At TheCaseMade, we are leaning into that tension, starting with this webinar directed to folks working to prevent eviction. All are welcome to listen in! #reimaginehowjusticewins

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons (165,000) than there are people in the high-crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #FreeKarenBrown  

Another great article posted by the Director of Second Look Network at The Sentencing Project regarding use of clemency powers to address excessive sentences. The number of older people in State & Federal prisons is increasing faster than any other age group. How could anyone claim that the point of incarceration was to incapacitate the truly dangerous when there are more people older than 55 in US prisons than there are people in high crime range of 18-24? Geriatric healthcare in prison is both disgraceful and expensive. It costs on average, 3x more to incarcerate an older person than a younger one. National survey data according to the Prison Policy Initiative show that most victims support violence prevention, social investment, and alternatives to incarceration that address the root causes of crime, not more investment in carceral systems that cause more harm. Governor Andy Beshear could help alleviate the excessive costs mass incarceration has incurred on Kentucky as a proponent for second chances, and providing additional resources to protect public education and access to affordable healthcare-basic rights to the citizens of the Commonwealth. #SecondLookLaws #KyFreeKarenBrown

If our firm has helped you or one of your clients, we'd be honored if you would nominate us! Clink on the link in the post below and vote "Hendershot Cowart, PC" for Commercial Litigation and Contract Law. #VOTE #LawyerRay

This case is another example of why Mississippi needs and Anti-SLAPP law. As the Fifth Circuit found, it cannot be defamatory to offer your opinion based on disclosed facts. That is absolutely protected by the First Amendment. But, in Mississippi we let people file defamation lawsuits that have no plausible chance of success in order to chill speech. When lawsuits are filed that cannot survive a motion to dismiss, the defendant should be able to recover their attorney fees. Otherwise, just filing the lawsuit is enough to chill speech. Many commentators do not have the resources to hire an amazing team like Mike Hurst, Mary Ellen Roy, and Mark Fijman. Adopting the Uniform Law Commission's model Anti-SLAPP law could change that. It would also ensure that all Mississippians could offer commentary on issues of public concern without getting sued by someone that doesn't like that opinion.

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You cannot create history without first acknowledging those who paved the way. Honoring the work of those who came before me is essential in creating lasting change. Let's be intentional and authentic in our efforts to fill the gap between communities and law enforcement. It's not always easy, but the rewards of creating positive impact are worth it. Let's continue paying it forward. #beintentional #beauthentic #payingitforward

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