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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, February 27, 2024

New judge update (NUMEROUS UPDATES)

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1. Jackie Becerra is up for a full vote at 11am. UPDATE -- Becerra has been confirmed 56-40.  Thursday update -- Judge Becerra was sworn in ...
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Monday, February 26, 2024

“As Hyman Roth said, ‘This is the business we have chosen.’‘’

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 That was Judge Bob Scola at the plea and sentencing of Philip Esformes.  The Herald covers it here : A South Florida businessman pleaded gu...
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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Two new Magistrate Judge positions opening (hopefully!)

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  From the court's website ; applications are due 3/31. The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of t...
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Friday, February 23, 2024

Update on new judges

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 I'm told that Jackie Becerra and David Leibowitz will get floor votes as early as next week. They should both get sworn in shortly afte...
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Maduro, Pardons, and Sentence Reductions

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By John R. Byrne President Biden may have pardoned Alex Saab, a Venezuelan businessman and Maduro supporter who conspired with others to inf...
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Bonus Podcast Episode -- Judge Nancy Abudu

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Judge Nancy Abudu being sworn in as our newest 11th Circuit judge I am very excited to share this bonus episode with you -- an interview...
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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Some questions about Fani Willis and the defense motion:

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1.  What did you think about Fani Willis' demeanor on the stand? Fani Willis: "I probably had some choice words about some of the...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Will Second Thoughts Unwind Verdict? (UPDATES WITH BREAKING NEWS)

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Breaking News Update :  Looks like we will have some new judges pretty soon as the Senate is moving forward.  From its Twitter account this ...
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