News

More Businesses Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Earth Day - People, Profit, Planet

Every April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. Starting in the U.S. in 1970 and globally in 1990, Earth Day was born as an initiative for citizens and businesses to become environmentally conscious.    An increasing number of companies are committing to being environmentally conscious by using sustainable resources in their products and packaging. They […]

Read More

SAY GAY: Fentrice Driskell Advocates for LGBTQ+ Equality

Fentrice Driskell Advocates for LGBTQ+ Equality

On this year’s National Day of Silence, MLG formally denounces Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and offers hope in the form of future leadership for LGBTQ+ youth. The Day of Silence[1] is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and […]

Read More

Be a Champion for Children During Child Abuse Prevention Month by Donating Books

Champions for Children Annual Book Drive

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, raising awareness of the need to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. MLG partners with Champions for Children, a nationally accredited agency, to help protect those without a voice and provide positive tools, education, and support to strengthen families.    Throughout April, MLG is hosting its 2022 Annual […]

Read More

The Three Best Ways to Support Local Artists

Best Ways to Support Local Artists

It is no secret that artists are, unfortunately, among the most demographically exploited profession. Artists foster culture, beauty, and a sense of unity with their work, but they rely heavily on community support to survive. We spoke with Tesa Burch, the Programs Director of the Cultural Hub of Northwest Florida, who provided insights into three […]

Read More

What Did RBG Achieve in the Fight for Equal Pay?

What Did RBG Achieve in the Fight for Equal Pay?

The U.S. recognizes Equal Pay Day annually in March. The observance aims to raise awareness about the wage gaps between women and men. Our country has come a long way thanks to equal pay champions like RBG and laws like the Equal Pay Act of 1963. However, there is still a large gap to fill […]

Read More

The Legacy of Lawyer Anna Brenner Meyers in Women’s History

women’s history Anna Brenner Meyers

  In honor of Women’s History Month, we are sharing the story of Anna Brenner Meyers: a trailblazer for women lawyers, a champion in the fight for educational accessibility, and a fierce advocate for gender equality within the legal profession.   Anna Brenner Meyers’ Background Anna was born in 1896 in Poland and immigrated to […]

Read More

Diversity and the Economy: An Integral Connection

Diversity and the Economy

How does diversity and inclusion affect business? In our previous blog “Diversity Cannot Be Dismissed,” we discussed how the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to essentially withdraw its promotion of diversity is a detriment to crucial progress being made within the legal profession. However, as many might not realize, diversity and inclusion matter in a financial […]

Read More

Three Legal Issues Faced by Artists Today

Artists legal issues

Artists focus on creating works and cultivating their art. Their studios are filled with canvases and paint or sculpting hammers and clay. They rarely contain a stack of law books.  However, artists are often exploited because they are not prepared to navigate the legal hazards typical in their profession. We will explore three legal issues […]

Read More

Diversity Cannot Be Dismissed

Diversity Cannot Be Dismissed

Has the Florida Supreme Court withdrawn its support for the promotion of diversity? On April 15, 2021, the Supreme Court of Florida amended the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar to prevent continuing legal education (“CLE”) credit from being given to courses created in accordance with the American Bar Association (“ABA”) model policy[1].  The ABA Diversity […]

Read More

Artificial Intelligence: What is Its Impact on the Law?

Do you know who monitors artificial intelligence (AI) and how it aligns with the standards of fairness required by the law? Tech has made America its beta tester of AI, which makes the answer to the question of vital importance. Discover how AI works and the legal concerns that arise from its use. In this […]

Read More

  • Schedule a Consultation

    Looking for a real estate, business law, or corporate law attorney? Need better value and results? There is an alternative to the traditional law firm.

    Discover the difference — Massey Law Group.

  • Schedule Consultation

  • Super Lawyers Law Firm 2022