Navigation Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching the Office of Parental Rights to empower parents and protect children. His office calls this a first-in-the-nation initiative is established to provide justice to parents and families whose rights have been violated. It says the OPR is designed to bolster the many efforts Florida has taken to protect […]
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New lawsuit challenges Seminole Tribe’s online sports betting operation
A shadowy group that advocates for “lawful” casino gambling is challenging the Seminole Tribe’s online sports betting operation in a lawsuit that argues voter approval should have preceded the rollout of the tribe’s app-based wagering system. A Delaware-based company called Protect the Constitution LLC filed the lawsuit on April 23 in the Second Judicial Circuit […]
Second Circuit JNC sends six names to the governor
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission sent six names to the governor to fill a circuit vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Wheeler. After interviews and deliberations, the nominees are listed in alphabetical order as follows: James Beville
College of Law Spring 2025 Commencement on May 4
About this Event Donald L. Tucker Civic CenterAdd to calendar The FSU College of Law spring 2025 graduation ceremony will take place on May 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
Fourth Circuit honors 236 attorneys for their pro bono service
Aaron Irving of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Samantha Howell of Three Rivers Legal Services, keynote speaker retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince, and Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Steven Fahlgren at the 2025 William A. Van Nortwick, Jr. Presentation of the Pins Ceremony held April 25 at the Duval County Courthouse. Attorneys in the Fourth […]