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Mills: Technology jeopardizes individual privacy
Technology has intruded into every aspect of modern life, from how people die to how they conduct their public and private business. Although the benefits of technology are obvious, the risks can be huge.
That’s because every cell phone call, credit card transaction, discount card purchase, Internet site visited, or e-mail sent or received is fair game for information poachers to filch at will and without your knowledge. So states a new book released this month, Privacy: The Lost Right (Oxford University Press), authored by Jon Mills, a University of Florida Levin College of Law professor, dean emeritus, and founder of the university’s Center for Governmental Responsibility.
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Chance encounter leads Karen Mills-Francis to TV fame
After bumping into a friend in a parking garage in Miami, Judge Karen Mills-Francis (JD 87) had an idea for her next career step. Mills-Francis was a county judge for Miami-Dade County when she ran into her colleague, Circuit Judge David Young in the spring of 2007. Young had just been hired for his own TV show, which is now in its second season. “I saw him in the garage parking lot and I congratulated him, and I said, ‘I wonder why nobody has ever contacted me about a court show,’” Mills-Francis said. “About two weeks later, I got a call from someone from Sony Pictures Television asking if I would be willing to come to New York to audition for a show. And I did, and here I am today.”
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The Honorable John O. Colvin: A view from the tax court bench
John O. Colvin, the chief judge of the U.S. Tax Court, gave an overview of the tax court Friday to a group mostly composed of graduate tax students. Colvin divided his speech into seven sections relevant to the tax court: a general overview, the Court’s calendar, pretrial, trials, appeals, opinions, and collegiality. Colvin spent a lot of time explaining how the tax court works differently than other courts.
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Sommers talks about what is wrong (and right) with feminism
One day, Christina Hoff Sommers’ father bought an issue of Playboy magazine just so he could read the articles. Really. Because one of the articles was written about her — professor, controversial writer, and self-proclaimed “equity feminist” — and her book Who Stole Feminism: How Women Have Betrayed Women.
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Resource counselor helps law students manage stress and anxiety
Stress can have negative impacts on law students. For example, it can lead to a decrease in emotional and psychological health, can increase the possible development of substance abuse problems and can impair the ability to learn, which in turn narrows focus and leads to increased stress.
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Upcoming Events
Federalist Society Hosts Ilya Shapiro Oct. 15
The Federalist Society invites you to attend "Medellin v. Texas: Why Neither the World Court Nor the President Has Authority Over State Courts" by Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow, Center for Constitutional Studies and editor-in-chief, Cato Supreme Court Review on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at noon in Holland 285C. A Q&A session will follow.
Sedona Conference e-Discovery Evening Oct. 28
The Sedona Conference's first law school conference, an "E-Discovery Evening," will be held Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom (HOL 180) at the Levin College of Law. The evening will feature a panel and audience collaborative discussion of current e-discovery issues from the perspective of the courts, in-house counsel, retained counsel for the plaintiff and defendant addressing issues. Panelists include, The Honorable David Baker, United States Magistrate, Middle District of Florida; Ralph Losey, noted e-discovery writer and shareholder at Akerman Senterfitt; Patrick Oot, Verizon, Director of Electronic Discovery and Senior Counsel; Joseph P. Guglielmo, Whaley Drake & Kallas, plaintiff e-discovery expert; and moderator Ken Withers, The Sedona Conference, distinguished e-discovery writer and visionary. The Sedona Conference is a non-profit, non-partisan law and policy think-tank and international leader in e-discovery best practices.
There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited. RSVP to Bill Hamilton, Holland & Knight, william.hamilton@hklaw.com or 813-227-6480.
News Briefs
Law Association for Women makes strides against cancer
The Law Association for Women (L.A.W.) participated in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser by walking as a team on Saturday, October 4th at Northeast Park in Gainesville, FL. With the support of our members and donors, we have raised more than $1,500 for this important cause. L.A.W. would like to thank the entire student body for its support of its tabling efforts and team t-shirt sales in the courtyard this past week. The funds raised through Making Strides enables the American Cancer Society to continue its progress against breast cancer in every community by saving lives, helping those touched by breast cancer, and empowering people to fight back against this disease. Donations can still be made on behalf of the L.A.W. team throughout the month of October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) by visiting the team page. Please take the time to visit the site and educate yourself and spread the word about this important cause.
Sherman discusses family law mediation with UF law students
Lorraine H. Sherman (JD 98) visited UF on Oct. 10 to discuss her experiences as a family law practitioner. In divorces, Sherman said, children are the "big, big losers." As a child of a custodial parent who fought bitterly to restrict the other parent’s access to her, she has seen the powerful and far-reaching effects of a bitter separation and angry parents on a child. Fortunately, the courts are now seeing a shift from a hardened, adversarial system to a softer, more cooperative system thanks to new Florida statutes effective this fall. She provided each member of the audience with a copy of the old Florida statutes, as well as the new statutes. The new statutes dispose of the language of "visitation" and "custody" and instead focus on parenting plans and reasonable time-sharing. The goal of family law mediation or litigation, she explained, is to provide parents with the future ability to effectively communicate and co-parent independent of court intervention.
FAWL sponsoring accessory drive for underprivileged women
In collaboration with the non-profit organization, Dress for Success, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) at UF will be sponsoring an accessory drive throughout the month of October to help economically underprivileged women get that first interview. During October, students are encouraged to bring accessories, including jewelry, scarves and handbags/purses no longer in use but in good condition. Students can deposit their contributions at the Career Services office in the Dress for Success drop box. Please join us and help disadvantaged women take charge of their lives.
Join the "One Less Car" challenge
On Oct. 17 you can help celebrate One Less Car Day by finding a way to school without driving. Take the Challenge and sign up to join the UF Levin College of Law team. If you want to make it a semester-long project, you can log the days you don’t drive to campus and earn points to help the UF Levin College of Law team win the challenge. If you already bike or bus to school, join anyway! Going green doesn’t have to be complicated. Making choices that consume less energy and create less waste like riding a bike, taking the bus, or car pooling to school and work can help you make the University of Florida and UF Law greener than ever. Bring your coffee and water in reusable mugs and bottles and use the recycle bins around campus.
JMBA kicks off community service week
This week, Oct. 13-18, is JMBA community service week. JMBA member or not, let's give back as a community. Today begins the penny wars to benefit the Children’s Home Society of Florida. Thursday, Oct. 16, is the canned food drive and Bar review social at Salty Dog from 7-9 p.m. Bring three canned foods or $3 donation for admission. The canned food will be donated to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. Saturday, Oct. 18, is community service day and JMBA is setting up a site where you can get hours credited to your community service certificate. If you’re too busy to do community service weekly here is an opportunity to get some hours in one day and on a football bye week. Sign up at the JMBA table. For more information email Donna Vincent at vincedo@ufl.edu.
GADR sponsored alternative dispute resolution workshop with Lynn Cole
On Oct. 4, about 60 law students attended a mediation skills workshop sponsored by UF Law’s new alternative dispute resolution student organization Gators Alternative Dispute Resolution (GADR). GADR’s faculty advisor Professor Leonard Riskin began the event by welcoming professional mediator Lynn Cole of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators and Mediators Beyond Borders. Cole shared with the students some of the skills she uses every day in her private mediation practice in Tampa, such as mediation laws and some of the fundamental principles of conflict resolution. Although the workshop focused on civil mediation in the Florida court system, Cole drew on her extensive experience in international alternative dispute resolution to explain how these same skills could be used all over the world with all types of clients. Not only did the attendees learn the ins and outs of conducting mediation in Florida, they got a chance to put this knowledge to use during an extended role-playing exercise. Afterwards, Cole led a large discussion where students were encouraged to share and analyze what they had learned. Pending approval from the Florida Bar, attendees will receive “Continuing Mediation Education” credit for Florida Bar mediation certification. A representative from Lexis Nexis was also on hand to teach about the research tools and ADR literature that every mediator must know. GADR encourages everyone to sign up on TWEN to learn about more alternative dispute resolution opportunities.
Upcoming Events
| Federalist Society Hosts Ilya Shapiro Oct. 15 |
| Sedona Conference e-Discovery Evening Oct. 28 |
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