Judge Morris Silberman and Judge Nelly Khouzam For the first time in the award's history, the Appellate Practice Section has selected two recipients for its James C. Adkins Award, honoring Second District Court of Appeal Judges Morris Silberman and …
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the governor for his consideration in filling the Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge Patricia Ann Muscarella. The Sixth Circuit JNC …
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement officers invade a cell phone user’s reasonable expectation of privacy when they access historical location data through Google “geofence” warrants. In a majority opinion written by Justice Elena Kagan …
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced five judicial appointments on June 26. George Singeltary of Tavares to serve as judge on the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Singeltary has served as a general magistrate for Lake County since 2022. Previously, he served as an …
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation (HB 359) sponsored by Rep. Adam Anderson that would extend the amount of time law enforcement has to execute search warrants for digital evidence. The bill’s goal is to modernize criminal justice laws to provide law …
Herman Russomanno and Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes Herman Russomanno of St. Thomas University College of Law received The Florida Bar's Law Faculty/Administrator Professionalism Award at the recent Bar Convention in Orlando. Presented by the Standing …
FCCC President Greg Harrell speaks to his fellow elected court clerks and comptrollers following his June 24 swearing-in ceremony at Championsgate in Orlando. Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) announced the installation of Gregory C. Harrell, …
Susanne and Rick Sichta The Appellate Practice Section has selected Jacksonville attorneys Rick and Susanne Sichta as the 2026 recipients of the John R. Hamilton Pro Bono Award in recognition of their longstanding commitment to providing pro bono appellate …
Mindfulness and gratitude are closely related. There is much that we have to be grateful for, yet we often lose touch with our many blessings as our attention becomes occupied by the stressors and demands of daily life. In this month’s column, I share a …
Prevention and preparation are critical as fraud losses climb The fraud landscape is constantly changing, but lawyers will always remain high-value targets, an expert warned Florida Bar members at the Bar Convention in Orlando. “My call to action for …
June 26, 2026, 2:55 p.m. ET Florida and Roku have resolved a lawsuit over accusations of illegally collecting and selling children's data. Roku will implement enhanced child-protection features and parental controls at an estimated cost of $25 million …
Miriam Fresco AgraitThe courtroom will always matter. It is where stories are told and accountability is demanded. Yet what happens outside it, in conference rooms, training sessions, case-management systems, and difficult internal conversations, …
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June 26, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET The 10th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission has extended its deadline for applications to fill two judge vacancies on the Polk County court. The vacancies arose from the promotion of Judges Rachelle Williamson and Kevin …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida’s social media law, meant to prevent deplatforming and censoring users, is headed for trial. The case previously reached the U.S. Supreme Court, but is now back in Tallahassee. A federal judge at the Federal Courthouse in …
Jeff Hearne, from left, Natalie Maxwell, Kevin Rabin, Daniel Clibbon, and Jeff Hittleman accept the 2026 FFLA Goldstein-Van Nortwick Award for Excellence on June 18, during the 2026 Florida Bar Convention in Orlando. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South …
South Carolina Circuit Judge Clifton Newman and Fourth Circuit Judge Tatiana Salvador, the Criminal Law Section chair, discuss the 2023 Alex Murdaugh double-murder trial. In high-profile trials, it’s better to work with the media than fight a losing battle …
Celebrates successful inaugural year with Bar Past President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes and YLD Past President Arti Hirani The BWLACF 2026-27 board was installed June 16 during the organization's End-of-Year Celebration and Installation Ceremony. …
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