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News about the legal profession in Florida.
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]….
20TH CIRCUIT JNC APPLICANT LISTING AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR CIRCUIT AND COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCIES
August 22nd, 2023
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following 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 Tues., Aug. 29,…
7TH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCIES
August 22nd, 2023
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces two vacancies resulting from the retirement of Judge Belle Schumann and Judge Judith Campbell. Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, a registered voter and must be a resident of the territorial jurisdiction of the court at the time he…
7TH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF MEETING
August 21st, 2023
Notice is hereby given that on August 22nd at 8:30 a.m. the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will convene for the purpose of discussing a letter dated Aug. 18, 2023, received from Ryan Newman, General Counsel, announcing two vacancies resulting from the retirement of Judge Belle Schumann and the retirement of Judge Judith Campbell. Said…
FOURTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR DUVAL COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
August 18th, 2023
Earlier today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth Judicial Circuit interviewed eleven applicants to fill the vacancy on the Duval County Court Bench created by elevation of Judge Jonathan Sacks to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Bench. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order…