Navigation The First Judicial Circuit’s investigation of its October 2 “information technology security event” is ongoing and the circuit is “committed to providing information about the incident, our response, and steps for potentially impacted individuals to follow for protection against the possibility of identity theft or fraud,” according to Trial Court Administrator Kasey Watson. “The Circuit […]
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Gov. DeSantis makes two bench appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis November 3 announced two judicial appointments, one to the 20th Judicial Circuit and one to the Lee County bench. Andrew Marcus of Ft. Myers to serve as judge on the 20th Judicial Circuit court Marcus has been the managing shareholder at the Law Office of Andrew P. Marcus, P.A., since 2018. Previously, […]
Martin County Bar Association hosts some Halloween fun
The Executive Committee of the Martin County Bar Association (MCBA) recently took time away from the practice of law to have some fun dressing as Gillian’s Island during a joint Halloween Happy Hour with members of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Bragging rights for winning first place in the costume contest goes to MCBA […]
Family Law Section partners with OSCA for new statewide trauma workshop series
Sarah Kay The Family Law Section and the Office of The State Courts Administrator have partnered to present a “Trauma-Informed Courts Workshop” series that will take place in 11 districts throughout the state. The purpose of the workshops is to create a partnership between local courts, local practitioners, and therapeutic and local resources to develop […]
Tallahassee Bar’s Chili Cookoff raises more than $17,000 for the Legal Aid Foundation
The Tallahassee Bar Association recently hosted its 26th Annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser and raised more than $17,000 for the Legal Aid Foundation. Ausley McMullen took home the coveted prize of Best Five Alarm Chili. Other winners included Pennington (People’s Choice), Akbar Thomas (Most Unusual Chili), Legal Services of North Florida (Most Magnificent Margarita), and the […]