Vernis and Bowling recognizes and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration honors the diversity, culture and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This period pays special tribute to and coincides with the Independence day celebrations in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,… Read More
Remembering 9/11
Shine a light. Do a good deed. 20 years after 9/11 we’re inviting you to Shine a Light. Take a moment to pay tribute by posting and sharing one act of kindness, charity or service. #Shinealight #911day
Labor Day
Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. The first Labor… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – September
September Month-long observance: Hispanic Heritage Month National Guide Dog Month Important D&I calendar dates: 6thLabor Day 7thRosh Hashanah begins (Jewish) 11thPatriot Day (U.S.A.) 15thInternational Day of Democracy 16thMexican Independence Day 20thSukkot begins (Jewish) 21stInternational Day of Peace 26thEuropean Day of Languages 27thWorld Tourism Day
The Florida Supreme Court adopts new civil procedure rule
The Supreme Court on Thursday adopted an amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure, effective immediately, expressly adopting the “apex doctrine” in both the government and corporate contexts. The apex doctrine protects companies from plaintiffs’ attorneys demanding that their presidents, CEOs, or top officers sit for a deposition. The issue came to the Court as… Read More