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taking the opportunity to introduce themselves and lay out their vision for the coming year . I want to repeat what has become a familiar refrain to those who read these Notes each issue — Get Involved ! I encourage all HCBA members to join the Section relevant to their practice area and to take an active role in the Section . They are such a great resource of both substantive education and collegiality . I also encourage you to look at Sections that are outside your strict practice area , but may touch on it , or just areas of law where you have an interest , even if it is purely academic .
This issue is full of interesting and topical articles related to the practice of law in Florida . The article from Robert Schenck of the Appellate Section is an excellent primer on an appellate distinction with which even some of the most experienced practitioners struggle .
The article from the Clerk of the Court provides its usual , practical , helpful service of alerting the public and the Bar of new or interesting statutes that impact that office . In this edition , the Clerk provides great information on how certain members of the military can have their personal information exempted from the public record .
Finally , in an article that is near and dear to my practice area , I encourage you to read and enjoy Judge Thomas Palermo ’ s excellent recounting of going above and beyond when the circumstances called for it . The attorneys in the Tampa Bay area have long been blessed with excellent jurists who are willing to go above and beyond in their service to the community .
Speaking of Judge Palermo , I would also highly recommend checking out the details of the upcoming annual Bench Bar Conference . I know the Committee has been hard at work , and it looks like they have an excellent event planned again this year . I am personally looking forward to attending .
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing Summer , and I look forward to the upcoming Bar Year ! n
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