Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second District Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with names of qualified nominees for one vacancy on the Second District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Anne Leigh Gaylord Moe. The JNC requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications […]
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Criminal Law Section CLE on juvenile resentencing
Michael Ufferman Redemption and second chances take center stage in The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section’s upcoming free CLE, “Ufferman Files Part 4 — Juvenile Resentencing,” on Friday, October 31 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The program will explore strategies for representing juvenile defendants eligible for resentencing or review under Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. […]
Alexander Williams tapped as JQC executive director
Alexander Williams Florida’s Judicial Qualifications Commission, a tiny agency with an outsized mission, is undergoing a changing of the guard at a challenging time. Charged with investigating allegations of judicial misconduct, the JQC traditionally receives 500 to 700 complaints against judges annually. This year, its five staff members expect to vet 1,200. Click Here To […]
Fifteen voluntary bar associations unite for the landmark Florida Black Lawyers Summit in Orlando
The Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA), in collaboration with 14 other voluntary bars from across the state, are joining forces to host the first-ever Florida Black Lawyers Summit, a daylong event focused on unity, advocacy, and professional empowerment. Set for Friday, November 21, at the Marriott Orlando Downtown and Florida A&M University […]
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to amend it’s rules
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), notice and opportunity for comment is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The public comment period is from Monday, December 8, 2025, to Wednesday, January 7, 2026. A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained […]