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Judge leaves a lasting impression on championship-caliber girl’s flag football team
THIRTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDGE GREG GREEN coaches up the Robinson High School girl’s flag football team during a time out. “It’s very similar to the way I run my courtroom,” he said. “We always tell them, rules are important. If we follow the rules, we get rewarded.” The Tampa school’s program is a six-time state champion. […]
South Florida lawyers honored by legal aid providers
Chad Van Horn shows off the Van Horn Law Group’s “Law Firm of the Year Award.” The firm has been a longtime supporter of legal aid programs in Broward which provide access to justice to vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of […]
Judge Cupp reprimanded for campaigning for another judicial candidate
The Supreme Court has ordered a 20th Circuit judge to receive a public reprimand after he admitted improperly supporting an attorney’s 2020 campaign for county judge. In a unanimous May 15 opinion, justices approved a stipulated agreement between the Judicial Qualifications Commission and Judge Scott Cupp. “Judge Cupp admits that his conduct making unsolicited contact […]
UF creates Brian Burgoon Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award
Former UF Student Body President Trevor Pope, left, and Board of Governors member Brian Burgoon. The University of Florida Student Government has created the Brian Burgoon Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award and named Burgoon, an out-of-state member of the Bar Board of Governors, as the initial honoree. “Brian Burgoon was the first recipient of […]