Navigation Celebrating the Jacksonville Chapter’s award as ABOTA’s National Chapter of the Year are, from the left, ABOTA National President Jennifer Doan; Jacksonville Chapter Ppast President Josh Whitman; ABOTA National past President Andrea La’Verne Edny; Jacksonville Chapter president Jamie Holland; chapter past Presidents Ray Reid, Scott Costantino, and Corrine Hodak; chapter member Joe Carmelengo, and chapter […]
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Fourth Circuit and Clay County have judicial openings
As a result of the enactment of SB 2508, four new judicial positions have been created in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Fourth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for two of them at the present time: A Fourth Judicial Circuit vacancy, and a Clay […]
Judge Stefanie Moon suspended, fined for Code of Judicial Conduct violations
The Florida Supreme Court has ordered 17th Circuit Judge Stefanie C. Moon to be suspended, fined, and to appear before the court for a public reprimand for violations involving inappropriate campaign activity, prohibited ex parte communication, and prohibited political contributions. The court acted unanimously July 17 in Case No. SC2025-0071. “Our Court does not often […]
Podcasts on the Profession: President Baker-Barnes Speaks on Civility and Wellness
For those interested in learning about Florida Bar President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, two podcasts are now available to make the most of your travel/down time. In the June 25 episode of On Civility with host Magie Ozarowski, titled “Civility is Doing the Right Thing – Sia Baker-Barnes,” the new president says opposing counsel should respect […]
CABA to celebrate Osvaldo N. Soto at 2025 Annual Convention and Judicial Luncheon
CABA 2025 Annual Convention The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) will host its 2025 Annual Convention and Judicial Luncheon on August 7–8 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Coconut Grove. The Judicial Luncheon, scheduled for Friday, August 8 at noon, will celebrate the official renaming of the new Miami-Dade Justice Center in honor of the late […]