Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. A basic description of Civil Rights law, its categories, the difference between federal and state claims as well as a basic overview of how to bring an action under § 1983 of the US Code and the Florida Tort Waiver Immunity Act. Learning Objectives: 1. Learning the basic history and […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. - Pinellas Chapter Generative Artificial Intelligence is growing in acceptance in our culture and professional endeavors. This presentation examines ongoing civil litigation as to whether AI 's use of protected content scraped from the Internet conforms with federal copyright law. The manner in which AI is and should be used […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Speaker will provide an overview of consumer law practice with a focus on real estate litigation, debt defense, and representing consumers in civil disputes. Attendees will examine common case types, including foreclosure actions, landlord-tenant matters, and collection lawsuits, while exploring practical strategies for case organization, document review, drafting support, and […]

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.   General presentation and guided discussion regarding human trafficking, including an examination of the types and methods of trafficking, characteristics and vulnerabilities of victims, warning signs and indicators, and statutory and procedural obligations related to reporting. CLE HRS: 1.0 Non-substantive

Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Attorneys Lynda Barack and Jessica Hannaford, staff attorney pro bono coordinators with Bay Area Legal Services, will discuss the many opportunities for partnership and collaboration between legal aid pro bono programs and professional paralegals to improve access to our judicial system for the neediest in our community. Their goal is […]