Navigation Judge William Wallace: “Our goal is to use this court to give our veterans the tools and opportunities to succeed through education, treatment, and rehabilitation.” Many of America’s veterans come home strengthened by their military service, becoming leaders in their local communities. Sadly, a growing number of these brave men and women carry the horrors of […]
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Deadline for nominations for the 31st Annual Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop is fast approaching
Nominations are now being accepted for reporters to attend the 31st Annual Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop, which will be held in Tallahassee on September 19 and 20. This intensive two-day course is designed for 24 print, online, TV, and radio journalists new to the courts and legal reporting or new to Florida. The workshop is presented by […]
New Sixth DCA generates ‘a lot of excitement’ from appellate practitioners
Thomasina Moore Navigating the launch of a Sixth District Court of Appeal — and newly redrawn district boundaries — will require some diligence, but it won’t be disruptive for most Florida lawyers, says a veteran Tallahassee appellate practitioner. “I think by the time you get through three years of law school you know pretty much […]
Ask Judge Smith — Managing Cases, Part 3
Q. Judge Smith, how do you approach reviewing case files and pushing the parties toward resolution? — Minnie A. By juggling hundreds of balls in the air and directing action when necessary. That means I monitor the cases and apply as much pressure as needed to move them along. The plaintiffs’ claims put the defendants on […]
Mercado petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Juan Carlos Mercado, Jr., has petitioned the Florida Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Mercado was suspended for sixth months by order of the Supreme Court of Florida dated October 14, 2021, for violation of Rules 3-4.3 (Misconduct and Minor Misconduct); 4-1.7 (Conflict of Interest); and 4-8.4(d) (A lawyer shall not engage […]