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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, September 29, 2026

One of Those "Only in Miami" Cases

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By John R. Byrne Ever been passing through the Grove and spotted a “diminutive, nattily dressed fellow with dark, bushy eyebrows and a consp...
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Monday, September 28, 2026

TVPA Trial Regarding the Siege of the Palace of Justice in Bogotá Concludes

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid Two weeks ago I wrote about the opening of Urán, et al. v. Plazas Vega , No. 0:22-cv-60338-RAR, the Torture Victim...
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Thursday, September 24, 2026

2026 S.D. Fla. Hispanic Heritage Event

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 By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid Yesterday was the district's Hispanic Heritage event featuring José Herrera Paz, a partner at Hinshaw Culbert...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Why was this objection sustained?

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By David Oscar Markus  CourtTV has some background on this fascinating pro se murder defendant: Tomasz Kosowski , 47, has pleaded not guilt...
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Tom Goldstein strikes back

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By David Oscar Markus  I am biased here, I admit.  I like Tom and am rooting for him.  I think the trial was way overblown and the consequen...
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Friday, September 18, 2026

Alleged Russian Plot Involves Cuban "God"

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 By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid This a glib title for an allegedly serious plot being charged out of the Southern District of New York. The indict...
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Thursday, September 17, 2026

CLEs, Mentorship Opportunity, and UM

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By John R. Byrne  1. The Florida bar has added some exotic CLE requirements in recent years, including professionalism and technology. Take ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Get Your FBA Installation Tickets!

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By John R. Byrne Individual tickets for the South Florida Chapter of the FBA's Installation are now on sale. It's on Saturday, Octob...
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