Navigation United States Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli’s term expires on August 7, 2025. As required by law, the Middle District of Florida has established a merit selection panel to consider the reappointment of Judge Porcelli to an eight-year term in Tampa. The duties of a United States Magistrate Judge, specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636, […]
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YLD launches new courses and networking events in support of young lawyers
YLD President Ashlea Edwards: “One of our goals this year is to really meet our members where they are. We’re doing what we’re calling the YLD Mix and Mingle. So, our [board members] are going to their local young lawyers, by either attending their events, or creating their own events.” The Young Lawyers Division, long […]
FLA’s next online career counseling set for October 9
David Behrend, M.ED., director of Career Planning Services for Lawyers in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Florida Lawyers Assistance, will offer a free career counseling program for lawyers via computer from the privacy of your home or office. The next session is Wednesday, October 9, at 12 p.m. The meetings will be held on the second Wednesday […]
Florida Courts E-Filing Authority works to ensure business continuity for the portal throughout the hurricane
The Florida Courts E-Filing Authority issued the following update regarding preparations ahead of Hurricane Helene: Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC), the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal’s contract vendor for portal management, is actively working to ensure business continuity for the portal throughout the storm. In anticipation of potential impacts, FCCC has activated disaster recovery protocols […]
There is still time to make annual pro bono service award nominations
The Florida Bar has issued a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms, and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service. Pro bono publico means “for the public good,” and pro bono legal service is just one way that attorneys do their part to help […]