Navigation The Statewide Nominating Commission for the Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) will meet Monday, December 13, at 1 p.m. at the Orlando World Center Marriott to interview the following judges of compensation claims for potential reappointment by Gov. Ron DeSantis: Eduardo Almeyda David Langham
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Does Marsy’s Law allow victims to participate in appeals?
Whether the 2018 Marsy’s Law constitutional amendment gave crime victims the right to be heard in criminal appeals was robustly debated during a procedural rule amendment case before the Supreme Court October 6. At issue was proposed Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.143. As originally prepared by the Appellate Court Rules Committee, the new rule would […]
U.S. magistrate judge needed in the Ft. Myers Division
The U.S. Middle District of Florida will appoint a full-time magistrate judge for the Ft. Myers Division. The annual salary is $202,112. The term of office is eight years. The magistrate judge’s residence and duty station will be in the Ft. Myers Division. The Middle District uses a magistrate judge to the maximum extent permissible under 28 U.S.C. § 636(link is […]
Family Law Section offers scholarships for 2022 board certification review course
The Family Law Section will award 42 scholarships for recipients to attend the 2022 Marital & Family Law Board Certification Review Course on January 21 and 22 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando. Applications are due Monday, October 11, at 5 p.m. EDT. To be considered, applicants must be a member in good standing […]
Board proposes managed mediation program for evictions
Jay Kim Borrowing a chapter from the mortgage foreclosure crisis, the Board of Governors is recommending the Supreme Court consider a managed mediation program to address a pending flood of evictions. At an October 1 meeting, the board approved a recommendation developed by the COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Task Force, which is co-chaired by board member […]