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THE SIXTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

September 6th, 2023

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in Circuit Court due to the retirement and resignation of Judge Anthony Rondolino. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional…

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 FLORIDA BAR REPORTERS’ WORKSHOP

September 5th, 2023

TALLAHASSEE – Nominations are now being accepted for reporters to attend the 32nd  Annual Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop, which will be held in Tallahassee on Nov. 6 and 7. 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 The Florida…

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 16 ATTORNEYS

September 1st, 2023

Summaries of orders issued from June 6, 2023 to August 24, 2023 The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 16 attorneys, disbarring four, revoking the license of three, suspending seven and publicly reprimanding two. The Florida Supreme Court, The…

TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION AMENDED INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR CIRCUIT COURT AND LEE COUNTY COURT VACANCIES

September 1st, 2023

The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following amended interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill one current Circuit Court vacancy and one current Lee County Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. The Commission will conduct interviews on Thursday, September…

17TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCIES

September 1st, 2023

The Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has interviewed eighteen applicants to fill two vacancies resulting from the resignations of Circuit Judges Dale Cohen and Elizabeth Scherer. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates to Gov. Ron DeSantis the following individuals (in alphabetical order according to their last name and without any…

THE FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AT DECEMBER BOARD MEETING

September 1st, 2023

Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference (Middle District): One attorney delegate to represent the Middle District of Florida, to serve a four-year term commencing January 1, 2024.  The biennial conference consists of educational opportunities and meetings (by state) on matters of mutual concern.  The Florida Bar’s three delegates contribute to planning and organizing an event during the…

20TH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF POSPONEMENT AND RESCHEDULING OF INTERVIEWS

August 28th, 2023

Due to the uncertainty regarding Tropical Storm Idalia, and in conjunction with court closures and a declaration of a State of Emergency in portions of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, the judicial interviews scheduled for Tues., Aug. 29, 2023, have been postponed. Gov. Ron DeSantis has granted the 20th Judicial Nominating Commission an extension of 14…

4TH DCA JNC ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

August 28th, 2023

The Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nomination Commission (“JNC”) held its Annual Meeting on Aug. 17, 2023. In accordance with the Uniform Rules of Procedure for DCA JNCs, Alexis Yarbrough was elected as Chair of the JNC for the 2023/2024 term, and Gregor Schwinghammer, Jr. was elected as Vice-Chair of the JNC for the…

15TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR

August 28th, 2023

The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) held its Annual Meeting on Aug. 14, 2023. In accordance with the Uniform Rules, Gordon Dieterle was elected Chairperson for the 2023-2024 term. Eric Levine was elected Vice Chairperson for the 2023-2024 term. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Harvey by telephone or email at [email protected]….

2023 WINNERS OF THE PARKER THOMSON AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL JOURNALISM IN FLORIDA

August 23rd, 2023

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Bar recently recognized the winners of the 2023 Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida. The 2023 award recipients are represented in two categories, print and television. Award recipients receive $500 for first place; second-place honorees receive $250. All honorees and their media outlets receive plaques. The winners were…