Navigation Jim Vickaryous I walked into a crowded courtroom in Southwest Florida for a cattle-call hearing. There was one seat left in the back row, so I took it. There were many lawyers arguing their motions that afternoon. Many made the same argument I was planning on making, and they all failed to persuade the stand-in […]
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Jones Foster sponsors Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s May beach cleanups
Jones Foster served as the May sponsor of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) Blue Friends Society self-guided weekly beach cleanups. As part of the firm’s community involvement program JF Impact, Jones Foster employees and guests gathered at Loggerhead Park in Juno Beach for the first cleanup of the month. The team was successful in removing […]
Board to consider proposed ‘communications technology’ rule for routine criminal matters
Florida judges are opposing a Criminal Procedure Rules Committee proposal that would facilitate greater use of “communications technology” for routine criminal matters. The Florida Conference of Circuit Judges, in an April 28 letter to President Gary Lesser, writes that its executive committee unanimously opposes a proposed amendment to Rule 3.116 (Use of Communications Technology). Twentieth […]
Become an ‘Amicus Curiae’ by joining the Supreme Court Historical Society
Florida lawyers are being asked to become an “Amicus Curiae” by joining a unique organization: the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society. The membership appeal comes as Florida Bar members complete their 2023-34 fee statement which includes a section for voluntary contributions. “Why do we want you to be a Friend of the Court? Membership in […]
Jacksonville University College of Law wraps up its first year
Jacksonville University College of Law’s inaugural class at the new law school’s a formal convocation ceremony at the Duval County Courthouse. The opening makes JU Law the 12th law school in Florida and the first to open in more than 20 years. The university selected the inaugural class of seven men and seven women […]