Law Office of Cynthia M. Burke

12/16/2020

11/21/2020

A reason to consult an attorney to have documents to protect you from this happening to you or a loved one.

A Florida senior citizen speaks out after she was released from court-ordered guardianship and had her rights restored.

09/21/2020

"Florida SB 680, a Shark Fin Ban Bill, was signed by the governor and is now law in the Sunshine State! This is a game-changer because Florida had become the shark fin trade hub of the United States. As other states outlawed fin possession, Florida became the "loophole state". On Friday, September 18th, 2020 a giant stride forward was made for shark protection within the United States and beyond."

Amazing news!!! Thank you Governor DeSantis for signing this into law!!!

06/09/2020

It’s always a good time for estate planning. Give me a call if you need a Will, Trust, or Health Care Proxy. (516) 652-7366.

02/06/2020

According to the most recent statistics available, the number of reported legal cases involving emojis or emoticons as evidence has increased from 33 in 2017 to 53 in 2018 to 99 in 2019. Carson said courts are struggling to handle the nuances of emoji’s as evidence. "Courts have not interpreted ye...

01/17/2020

Ancestry and 23 and Me probably next.

"It’s a signal that no genetic information can be safe."

01/10/2020

NY case (Southern District) discharging student loans in Bankruptcy. Although, could be overturned on appeal. Virtually unheard of, unless borrowers are disabled.

In what is being described as a “stunning” decision, a bankruptcy judge has ruled that a 2004 graduate of Yeshiva University’s Cardozo Law School may erase more than $220,000 in student loan debt.

01/08/2020

(CNN) – Abbreviating the year 2020 to just “20” may be a time saver, but it could be a costly mistake. A Facebook post from the East Millinocket Police Department in Maine warned …

01/05/2020

Happy New Year to all my friends and clients!

It's the start of a new Decade 🎊
The Jacksonville Bar Association has a lot of new things coming your way this year and we can't wait to hear what you think!

04/04/2017

This is of interest to Florida residents. New York has both PIP and bodily injury minimums....but PIP does lead to a lot of fraud, such as staged accidents and mills that provide "fake" treatment to obtain money. Tough balancing act.

TALLAHASSEE — Most Florida drivers would see small savings with their auto insurance, but those who carry just the minimum amount of coverage, either by choice or because they can't afford more, would pay much higher rates under two proposals gaining traction in the Legislature.

04/04/2017

A former Tennessee lawyer who sued for the right to marry his laptop won't be able to pursue his case in Kentucky federal court, but he will get another chance

03/31/2017

You can go to your State's Unclaimed Funds site, and search unclaimed money for you or your relatives, even if they have passed away. You may be entitled to inherit that money. If you need assistance, let me know.

It turns out a South Carolina man was entitled to $763,000 he didn’t know about, the state treasurer said. Could there be a similar payout for you?