Icymi: January 1, 2020, changes in Florida:

County Civil Limits $30K
Small Claims Limits $8K
Cover Sheets needed for disputes over $8K

http://KnowYourCourt.flcourts.org

how many opinions/bench rulings should I aim to complete by the end of the clerkship?

I was just talking to a younger friend who goes to Cal and It seems like the kids these days hate FAANG or at least Amazon and Facebook are not desired at all. I personally don’t see too many issues working at either Amazon or Facebook because I work at Deloitte where I’m sure we have many questionable clients and worked in financial services before. Curious on whether people are thinking about the ethics of their exit company when deciding to move?

I received an offer for a mid-large size consulting firm at $80k with a $10k signing bonus to be an associate consultant. Is this industry norm- high? Low? I have no clue as it is my first offer and unsure whether to accept it or negotiate

Does anybody know what the tolerance + LGBTQ+ culture is like at Home Depot corporate in Atlanta?

I think I’d love a job working at Stetson in student affairs but even the JD required positions pay $50k or less. 🤯😥

Can you unwind a PFIC filing done in 2018? Our Intl Dept determined erroneously an investment our partnership held was a PFIC. Is there any hope to unwind this? Amend to remove? Help!

Hey guys, how stable is Singapore economy right now? Is it a good time to make a switch from India to singapore?

My probation has been increased by 2 months unnecessarily. I had heard EY has no fire policy. I’m working so well and constantly. Can they fire me after that?

Can someone recommend a good photographer for headshots? I’ve tried two so far with mixed results. Don’t really like the final product and most are not great for a professional setting.

What's the size of TV that you use at your home?

Do you feel that you are earning ENOUGH? Satisfied with your pay and wlb?

Absolutely love my direct supervising partner, hate the firm management, pay is mediocre and I could get a 5 digit bump elsewhere, what do I do? (Mid-size insurance defense firm in southeast region)

Dear Connections,
I am a Chartered Accountant have 3.5 years of post qualification experience in M&A Tax and 1.5 years in Audit. I am looking for a shift. Please let me in case you come across any opportunities. My preferred location is Delhi NCR. Thanks in advance.

What is the salary base for Internal IT Audit Manager within 8 YOE in NYC? Looking for both Big 4 & industry for comparison. TIA

Recently relocated from NYC to Tampa. Going back to square one with familiarity with judges/courts. In NY, we used “the robing room” to share reviews & cautions about judges. Anything similar here?

Huge alimony reform bill - am I alone in having a gut feeling that the new alimony bill will cause more litigation, not less? Looking for experienced lawyer's opinion, maybe who's practiced through such a similarly huge change in a law?

What does Hinshaw start at in its Florida offices? Or any info on its reputation generally?

Have an employment law-related question if someone would like to help. Don’t need you to do research just would love to run an issue by you to see if you’ve seen it before. TIA.

Hello! I just accepted a position in Pensacola. I would greatly appreciate any insight about the town, housing, vibe. Looking forward to your commentary! TiA!

Anyone work for Buchanan in Miami? Any insight into the firm

Anyone know market pay for Tampa (excluding the Holland Knight/Foley outliers)? I'm a 4th year looking for a range.

Non-litigation practice areas in high demand in Florida for a solo?

Has anyone worked at Cole, Scott & Kissane? Received an offer this month when I graduate law school but I’m hearing mixed stories.

I obtained a judgment against a defendant who is also plaintiff in a pending case in another county. Can I secure funds from the other case to satisfy the judgment in mine?

How saturated is the Medicaid planning / elder law area in Florida? Looking to branch into this area as I find it really interesting.

Any info on Foley & Lardner? Looking at Tampa and Orlando specifically.

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts/advice on the following - if a motion to vacate final default judgment based upon improper service is denied, can a subsequent motion to vacate based upon excusable neglect then be filed? Or at that point just pay the judgment?

Any info on Shutts first-year salaries in Tampa? Even if your info is out-of-date, it's better than the complete absence of info that I've found online so far

Anyone have any info on Ausley McMullen?

Anyone have good recommendations for a recruiter in Tampa Florida? 2 year attorney already feel trapped in ID but don’t know what else to do. Every recruiter that reaches out to me is for an ID role.

What are the best business networking/referral groups in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough etc., counties? I am old school and used to Rotary clubs etc. I know there are more modern ones to be involved in. Can anyone clue me in please?

Has anyone ever worked at Bryant Miller Olive? Looking for some insight

Any insight into compensation at Gunster in Miami? Is it lockstep? What does it start at?