Navigation Known for her tireless work as a scholar, advocate, mentor, and educator who continues to inspire and shape the field of elder law, Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan is the recipient of the 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award. Decades ago, Morgan identified a gap in expertise when it came to legal, financial, social, and […]
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1st DCA Jnc Announces Judicial Nominees
On April 3, 2025, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal interviewed fourteen applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and […]
House committee approves bills to combat vexatious litigation
Rep. Judson Sapp A House panel on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve bills that contain a Judicial Management Council workgroup proposal to strengthen Florida’s “Vexatious Litigant” law. The House Judiciary Committee voted 20-0 to approve HB 1559, by Rep. Judson Sapp, R-Palatka, after earlier voting to approve a linked public records exception.
Florida Supreme Court Historical Society seeks nominations for board of trustees
The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society invites judges, lawyers, law professors, and other citizens to serve on its board of trustees. New trustees will be elected during the society’s annual meeting at the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention in June. The mission of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society is twofold: to preserve the rich […]
11th Circuit JNC sends six names to the governor for county opening
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 11th Judicial Circuit has nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Miami-Dade County Court for the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar. Yaneth Baez G. Raemy Charest-Turken