### UPDATE – JULY 2ND, 2020 ###
Freeman, Goldis & Cash continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and associated CDC guidelines, court administrative orders and related public health advisories. Since the start of the pandemic we have moved to remote work and continue in this operational standard, as we can effectuate efficient and high quality advocacy for our clients. Our firm has consistency maintained a posture that focuses on employee health and safety and we will continue to provide exceptional service while we, like all businesses, closely monitor the greater environment in which we operate.
Today, the 12th Circuit announced is has suspended all civil jury trial through December 31, 2020. This includes all activity in Desoto, Sarasota and Manatee counties. The order can be found here: Click Here to view
### UPDATE – JULY 1ST, 2020 ###
Our firm continues to operate in a remote setting given the radical increase in positive COVID-19 tests over the last few weeks. We continue to monitor the actions of the court systems and will update our clients as new information becomes available.
### UPDATE: 5-5-2020 ###
The Supreme Court of the State of Florida, in an Amendment to Administrative Order AOSC20-23, extended the suspension of jury trials through July 2, 2020 (Section III-A), and continued the Limitations of In-Person Hearings (Section III-C).
The Order can be found here: Click Here to view
### UPDATE: 4/7/20 ###
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the State of Florida suspended of all jury trials through May 29, 2020, among other actions. The courts Order is here for your reference.
### UPDATE: 4/1/20 ###
In compliance with the Governor’s Stay-At-Home order, all our employees will be working remotely. While work continues on client files, we are unavailable should you call our offices. Please continue communicating with us via email or your attorneys cell phone.
### UPDATE: 3/25/2020 ###
Yesterday the Supreme Court of Florida issued an order postponing all jury trials until April 13, with the possibility of an extension to that timeline.
As a firm nearly 50 years strong, resilience runs deep within our culture. During these times of rapid change and uncertainty, Freeman, Goldis & Cash will continue to be a trusted resource, strengthened by our colleagues, associates, and dedicated staff. While we are adhering to the guidelines issued by government and healthcare authorities, we continue to maintain a mission-centered, service-oriented focus.
Consistent with our internal policies, we have initiated a series of steps to ensure continuous and uninterrupted service. This includes, like many of you, the use of technology: telecommuting options for staff; video conferencing for meetings and court hearings; and other critical communications. We will continue these efforts, directed at ensuring the wellbeing of our staff, until this current crisis abates.
We continue to monitor the various courts in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Consistent with other governmental bodies, most court functions have been substantially scaled back or postponed. This will undoubtedly result in delays for hearings, motions, oral arguments, the production of written opinions, delays in jury trials, and other similar judicial activity.
For the current time, we encourage our clients to communicate with us via email. In the event a ‘stay-at-home’ order is issued, our phones will be forwarded but have limited capacity.
We are hopeful for a positive and swift resolution to the health crisis faced by our nation, and the world. Together, as a community, we will get through this emergent threat, stronger and even more resilient than before!
Stay safe!
Craig A. Cranston
Chief Operating Officer