Vernis & Bowling’s Deland/Central FL office curated an art exhibition, with original works of art by the employees of that office. They then hosted a silent auction open to all firm employees, with over $600 in proceeds donated to the Museum of Art- Deland. The Museum of Art – Deland is a vital and interactive… Read More
Vernis & Bowling celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Black Independence Day. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery. Although the… Read More
Governor Desantis signs insurance reform bill impacting property insurance claim handling and litigation
During the 2021 Florida legislative session, the Florida Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 76 as part of the legislature’s continuing efforts to reform the property insurance industry in the State of Florida to protect its citizens and consumers. While one of the main drivers for SB 76 was to curb predatory solicitation practices with respect… Read More
Vernis & Bowling of Atlanta raised funds for Atlanta Community Food Bank
The Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is an annual two-week fundraising competition created in partnership with the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar and YLD, and the Georgia Food Bank Association. The competition is open to EVERYONE in the legal community to see which law firm, legal organization, and corporate/in-house counsel can have the biggest impact… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – June
June Month-long observance: AIDS Awareness Month Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Black Music Month National Caribbean American Heritage Month Pride Month (LGBTQIAA+) Important D&I calendar dates: 8thRace Unity Day 12thLoving Day 19thJuneteenth 20thNational Indigenous Peoples Day 21stLitha, Summer Solstice (Pagan) 24thPride Day (LGBTQIAA+) (varies by city and country)