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Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases

Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases

Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases Rotunda of the Florida Supreme Court As part of its ongoing effort to improve “the timely resolution of civil cases through effective case management,” the Supreme Court on March 21 adopted a set of amendments to the […]

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University of Pittsburgh wins Tax Section’s National Tax Moot Court Competition

Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases

University of Pittsburgh wins Tax Section’s National Tax Moot Court Competition University of Pittsburgh School of Law Moot Court team members Dustin Foley, from the left, Nina Wiramidjaja, and Luke Kastenhuber. The team won Best Oral Argument, Final Round, and Kastenhuber won Best Individual Oralist, Final Round, and Best Individual Oralist, Preliminary Rounds, at the […]

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Vivian Cortes Hodz, former staff attorney, chairs Bay Area Legal’s board

Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases

Vivian Cortes Hodz, former staff attorney, chairs Bay Area Legal’s board Vivian Cortes Hodz Vivian Cortes Hodz has become chair of Bay Area Legal Services Board of Directors for 2024. Joining Cortes Hodz as 2024 officers are Jeffrey E. Cox as chair-elect (Orrick), James D. Thaler, Jr., as treasurer (Thaler Law Firm), and Craig E. […]

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Lawson, Westheimer, Sayfie to headline ‘First Principles of Professionalism’ program

Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases

Lawson, Westheimer, Sayfie to headline ‘First Principles of Professionalism’ program Former Justice Alan Lawson Retired Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson, Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer, and judges from across the state will headline the 2024 Professionalism Conference on April 5. The 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. program at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala […]

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Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida’s Senior Citizen Continuum of Care Project honored with collaboration award

Court amends Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to promote ‘fair and timely’ resolution of civil cases

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida’s Senior Citizen Continuum of Care Project honored with collaboration award CCLA lead attorney Jeffrey Hittleman, from the left, CCLA Executive Director Lisa Goldberg, CCLA Director of Senior Unit Sarah Barker, CCLA Director of Operations Katianna Mazard, CCLA Board Chair Alejandro Larrazabal, GJFS Case Managers Frieda Caldes & […]

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Clay County Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years For Federal Drug And Gun Charges

Fugitive From Jamaica Sentenced To More Than Four Years For Aggravated Identity Theft And Fraud Involving Cellphone Scheme

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Lemuel Henry Crowder (53, Orange Park) to five years and six months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Crowder entered his guilty plea on October […]

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