Fort Myers judge John E. Steele, who handled major federal cases, dies at 77 FORT MYERS, Fla. —Senior U.S. District Judge John E. Steele, who spent more than two decades on the federal bench in Fort Myers and presided over some of Southwest Florida's …
Bar members Shari Elessar, left, and Ana Cristina Maldonado browsed rare volumes and historical artifacts displayed in celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary at the Bar Convention in June, where they heard little-known anecdotes about the American …
The suit brings claims including conversion, breach of fiduciary duty, legal malpractice, breach of contract, negligence and violations of the federal and Florida racketeering statutes, and seeks about $5 million as determined by a jury. James River …
Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro The Broward County Hispanic Bar Association recently honored St, Thomas University Law Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro with the Bravo Award in recognition of her dedication and service to the Hispanic community. As the first alumna to …
Judge Jackie Powell Two 17th Circuit judges were recognized this month by the T.J. Reddick Bar Association for their outstanding service to the judiciary. County Court Judge Jackie Powell received the Judge Zebedee Wright Judicial Award, recognizing a …
Shawn Clark The Marion County Bar Association has named attorney Shawn Clark of Hightower & Hightower as its 2026-27 president, heading a new slate of officers that will guide the organization of more than 130 attorneys and judges over the coming year …
July 20, 2026, 6:45 a.m. ET Sarasota law firm president heads state bar's tax section Michael J. Wilson, president of Williams Parker law firm, recently began his term as chair of The Florida Bar Tax Section. Established in 1952, the Tax Section …
Funding Florida Legal Aid has established an Elder Law Grant Program. Approved by FFLA’s board of directors on June 18, the program will provide funding to legal aid organizations to provide legal assistance to needy older adults in critical areas that …
TALLAHASSEE — Florida wildlife officials repeatedly searched personal driving records as they secretly investigated at least a dozen outspoken environmental activists who opposed the state’s efforts to revive bear hunting and enshrine hunting and fishing …
Adam Thoresen, from the left, division chief, JALA Consumer Advocacy & Litigation Unit; JALA board member David Johnston; Max Story of Story Law Group; JALA President & CEO Jim Kowalski; JALA board member James Cummings; and JALA board member …
The Supreme Court of Florida on Thursday affirmed a lower court’s denial of a successive motion for postconviction relief and a motion for public records filed by death row inmate Tina Lasonya Brown. Justice Renatha Francis delivered the opinion of the …
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida at Ft. Lauderdale. The current annual salary for the magistrate judge position is $229,908 per …
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed a lower court’s denial of a postconviction relief motion for death row inmate Jermaine Foster, rejecting claims that a key co-defendant’s testimony was coerced by state officials. In a per curiam opinion …
The 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is inviting applications to fill three vacancies created by the retirement of circuit Judge Cheryl Caracuzzo, Judge Jeffrey Dana Gillen, and Judge Gregory Keyser. The JNC has been asked to provide Governor …
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the first-degree murder conviction and death sentence of Patrick Rene McDowell, an Iraq War Marine veteran who pleaded guilty to the 2021 killing of Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Moyers. In an unsigned …
Florida trial courts can sentence minors to multiple 25-year terms, potentially giving juvenile defendants life without the possibility of parole, the state high court ruled Thursday. The Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution doesn’t require the state to …
July 15, 2026, 4:08 p.m. ET A Jacksonville judge is facing a conduct investigation for a series of unguarded remarks made in multiple cases. The judge's attorney stated he regrets his wording but is still fit to hold judicial office. The Judicial …
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers presented the award. By Max Marbut | 5:00 a.m. July 17, 2026 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Fourth Judicial Circuit Public Defender Charles “Charlie” Cofer received the 2026 Steven M. Goldstein Criminal …
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As threats against judges continue to rise nationwide, Florida lawyers have an ethical duty not only to maintain civility, but to defend the judiciary, report misconduct, and help educate the public about the rule of law, according to a new free CLE from …
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