Navigation Florida’s legal community came back hard from summer vacation eager to file their court-related documents according to the latest statistics from the Florida Courts E-Filing Authority. August’s monthly progress report showed a record-high in the total number of documents filed at 2.88 million (in 1.97 submissions). Those numbers were 20% higher than July’s total and […]
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31st Annual Red Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Ft. Lauderdale set for October 18
A nearly 800-year-old tradition will be observed on October 18 when the St. Thomas More Society of South Florida gathers for the 31st Annual Red Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 901 NE 2nd St., in Ft. Lauderdale. Judge Pat Seitz The mass will be followed by a reception and dinner at the Marriott […]
Want to serve on a judicial nominating commission?
Judicial Nominating Commissions: One attorney vacancy for each of the 27 JNCs. The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each Judicial Nominating Commission to the governor for his appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1, 2023. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the […]
Koberlein seeks to serve as a senior judge
Former Dixie County Court Judge Frederick Laurence Koberlein, Sr., of the Third Judicial Circuit wishes to serve as a senior judge. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of this Judge Koberlein to serve as a senior judge should send, on or before October 13, 2022, written comments to John A. Tomasino, Clerk, […]
Ask Judge Smith: Civil Trial Orders
Q. Judge Smith, how do you decide when to schedule civil cases for jury trials? What do you include in your trial orders? — Cassandra A. Many parties do a good job moving their cases along. Others don’t. I use my experience to jump-start languishing cases. If a case goes too long without progress, I schedule it […]