Navigation The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a circuit vacancy due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka. The Sixth Circuit JNC seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to fulfill the constitutional qualifications before assuming […]
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FSU Law jumps 10 spots in U.S. News rankings
The Florida State University College of Law is also ranked No. 17 among public law schools nationwide and is in the top 25 among public law schools in eight law specialties. (Florida State University) Florida State University’s College of Law has climbed 10 spots to No. 38 overall in the U.S. News & World Report’s […]
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 […]