Navigation Nick Thomas Nicholas D. “Nick” Thomas, 60, a career advocate for investors, died unexpectedly of heart failure during a November visit to Washington, D.C. Nick attended Furman University, graduated from University of Florida, and earned his Juris Doctor With Honors from Florida State University.
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Selig I. Goldin Award nominations sought
The Criminal Law Section is seeking nominations for the 2023 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award. This is the highest award given by the Criminal Law Section and recognizes the recipient’s outstanding contributions to Florida’s criminal justice system. Previous recipients include justices of the Florida Supreme Court, judges of the district courts of appeal and circuit […]
Days from his 100 birthday, Broward County’s James Jay Simons isn’t slowing down
Westin attorney Jay Simons gets set to begin a mediation session at his residence Thursday, December 8. Simons, a legendary Broward County personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, as well as a former judge, will turn 100 Monday, December 19, but still continues to work part time as a mediator. Photo by Andy Newman. Westin […]
Aggressive case management and tough sanctions are needed to bring about a ‘cultural change’
Chief Judge Robert Morris Major reforms are needed to combat a “culture of non-compliance” in Florida’s civil trial system, proponents of a Judicial Management Council workgroup’s sweeping rules petition told the Supreme Court during oral arguments on Thursday. Second District Court of Appeal Chief Judge Robert Morris, who chairs the Workgroup on Improved Resolution of […]
Criminal Law Section seeks applicants to attend a trial skills course in England
The Criminal Law Section is seeking applicants to participate in the 2023 South Eastern Circuit Bar Mess Foundation Advanced International Advocacy Course at Keble College in Oxford, England. Applicants must be paid members of the Criminal Law Section. The internationally recognized course will include faculty and participants from the Scottish Bar, The Florida Bar, the […]