by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education, Trial
“It used to be that the a certain segment of the very wealthy understood that in return for their good fortune and the protection of America that they would pay more in taxes so that the less fortunate, i.e. the aged , the infirm and the poor among us, would...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education
Could this be what our courthouse looks like someday soon? A press release was just issued today from the Collier County Clerk of Court. The headline is “Expect Delays at Clerk of Courts’ Office.” The following is what the press release stated:...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education
Since putting a post on Facebook earlier this week in reference to my shock over learning about the Florida law that made it illegal for homosexuals to adopt children I had spoken with a couple of people that had basically inquired why do I care so much about that or...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Education
Press On “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts....
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Education, Law, Trial
Court Reporter: Will you raise your right hand? Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?” Witness: I do. Why do we have witnesses in depositions or in trial take an oath? The simple answer seems so...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Education
This past week at my Rotary Club meeting we heard from the Superintendent of Lee County Schools about all of the programs that attempt to deal with the enormous challenges facing our public K-12 education system here in southwest Florida. One thing that struck me, and...
