Navigation Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), notice and opportunity for comment is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The public comment period is from Monday, December 5, 2022, to Wednesday, January 4, 2023. A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained […]
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Lawyer couple commits $1 million toward homeless prevention in Broward County
Husband-and-wife team Bob and Grace Manne, from the left, are donating $1 million over five years to fund legal services to curb evictions. The couple’s decades-long career as attorneys inspired the program, which is being executed by a collaborative effort between HOPE South Florida and Legal Aid Service of Broward County. Also pictured are Dr. […]
Pro Bono Legal Services Committee promotes directing juror compensation to Guardians ad Litem or domestic violence non-profits
Judge McEwen The Pro Bono Legal Services Committee is launching a campaign to promote awareness of a Florida law that allows jurors to waive compensation and direct it instead to Guardians ad Litem or non-profits that serve domestic violence victims. Convening virtually during the Fall Meeting, the panel agreed to promote the program through local […]
LegalFuel offers two free cybersecurity courses
“Cybersecurity remains our main priority.” Those were the words of Kevin Johnson, chair of The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology, during its Fall Meeting October 18. The committee announced it’s working with LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar to add a pair of free cybersecurity CLE courses that will help lawyers […]
U.S. Magistrate Judge Sneed and McCoy seek reappointment
United States Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed’s term expires on June 14, 2023. United States Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy’s term expires on June 30, 2023. As required by law, the Middle District of Florida has established a merit selection panel to consider the reappointment of Judge Sneed and Judge McCoy to eight-year terms in […]