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  • June 16, 2009 | ISBA News
    ISBA Bar News briefs

    Stay in touch with Language Tips columnist

    Gertrude Block, who wrote the Language Tips column in the ISBA Bar News, invites readers to continue to send her questions via email to block@law.ufl.edu

    Correction

    In the June issue of the ISBA Bar News, a typographical error occurred in the telephone number for the new professional consulting firm of RobinsonNiro in Chicago. The correct number is (312) 752-5393.
  • June 12, 2009 | Practice News
    Facebook "username" deadline looms
    Does your firm have a presence on Facebook? Or maybe a key client's firm or business? If so, check out this article in the National Law Journal to learn about some important -- and imminent -- deadlines. Here's a quote: "Starting Saturday, at 12:01 a.m. EST, Facebook will allow an estimated 200 million users to select any 'usernames,' which can include a trademark, brand name or personal name. And if the owner hasn't registered the trademark first with Facebook, it's up for grabs."
  • June 12, 2009 | ISBA News
    A message from ISBA leaders, members
    Renew your membership today!
  • June 11, 2009 | Practice News
    Booming legal field: health care
    The anticipated federal overhaul of the nation's health care system has law firms looking to add attorneys with health care expertise. Law.com has the story.