When I retired from the military and started law school, I was struck by how many great quotes came from court opinions. Some were inspiring, some poetic — and a few just stuck in your brain because they were so weirdly vivid.
Back in the 90’s, I met the most perfect woman when I was stationed in Germany. We fell in love. We built a life together, two beautiful boys, a happy home. But, when we did estate planning as young parents, we had no idea my estate could be taxed differently just because of her citizenship. I assumed the law treated all married couples the same.
Florida’s First District Court of Appeal recently struck down the state’s open carry ban, declaring that ordinary, law-abiding citizens have a constitutional right to carry firearms openly in public.
Jimmy Buffett gave the world songs about simple pleasures — beaches, boats, and wasting away in Margaritaville. After his death in September 2023, though, his family has been caught in anything but a carefree story.
