Navigation Judge Timothy J. Corrigan U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Corrigan of the Middle District of Florida in Jacksonville is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services, will be presented […]
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15th Circuit Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer to receive Distinguished Judicial Service Pro Bono Award
Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer Fifteenth Circuit Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer of Palm Beach County is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services, will be presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz […]
ABA opinion highlights lawyers’ ethical obligations in organizational advising
The ABA Standing Committee on Professional Ethics has issued a formal opinion that provides guidance on a lawyer’s obligations when advising organizations about conduct that may create legal risks for the organization’s clients. Formal Opinion 51-4 is posted on the ABA website, linked here. It cites Rule 1.1 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional […]
Complaint claims Deel Inc. violating Russia sanctions, money laundering rules
A court-appointed receiver says a St. Peterburg-based company is violating money laundering rules as well as American sanctions against Russia. The federal lawsuit, filed by Melanie Damian, also says Deel Inc. is “an illegal enterprise” with significant ties to Russia and transmits money without required U.S. licenses. Deel hails itself as a leader in the […]
Applicants sought for nonattorney vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Nonattorney of the public are invited to volunteer to be considered for nomination for one vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors and Florida Board of Bar Examiners members will recommend three nominees for the vacancy to the Supreme Court of Florida, which will […]