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The SDFLA Blog is dedicated to providing news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. The New Times calls the blog "the definitive source on South Florida's federal court system." All tips on court happenings are welcome and will remain anonymous. Please email David Markus at dmarkus@markuslaw.com

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Biden has been a big disappointment on criminal justice reform so far

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 I'm still hoping he can turn things around.  But he has been extremely tepid with criminal justice reform.  The latest is this potentia...
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Sunday, August 29, 2021

“There are many things that go into a retirement decision."

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  That was Justice Breyer in the N.Y. Times .  The whole article is worth a read... but here are some snippets: He recalled approvingly some...
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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Latest COVID order from SDFLA.... (UPDATED)

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 ...is here .  It allows for the use of Zoom-hearings under the CARES Act.  There was some rumbling about whether jury trials (or grand juri...
Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Mistrial in the Michael Avenatti trial due to Brady violation

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 Wow, this is a big one. Another "taint team" and Brady problem in federal court.  Reporter Meghann Cuniff is doing a really nice ...
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Monday, August 23, 2021

COVID issues plaguing trial in Ft. Pierce

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 This is a civil trial in which counsel has tested positive for COVID.  Developing. Swintelski v. American Medical Systems de 168 by D...
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Sunday, August 22, 2021

RIP Maria Shohat

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 A really great person and lawyer, this is a sad one.  Maria and Ed Shohat made such a wonderful team.  And she was always the life of a par...
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Does this cross the line?

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 I'm a big fan of sharp writing, but does it cross the line to compare your colleagues to a career offender because they've been rev...
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Bonus Podcast Episode with Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman

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We've had defense lawyers.  We've had judges.  And today, I'm excited to let you know that we have a bonus episode of   For the ...
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