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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

Friday, October 16, 2026

Put That in Your Algorithm

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By John R. Byrne I think social media is doing a lot of harm to our kids (and probably us adults as well). Sure, it may be the quickest way ...
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

AFPD Andy Adler is a cert machine

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 He got another grant before the High Court, this time in Berry v. United States .   The issue: Whether a certificate of appealability under...
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Monday, October 12, 2026

11th Circuit opinion makes David Lat's "Ruling of the week."

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If you aren't a subscriber to David Lat's newsletter , you should be.  It is excellent.  Here is his ruling of the week:  Ruling o...
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Friday, October 09, 2026

Lots of tea being spilled on the SDFLA "Grand Conspiracy" case(s)

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The NY Times has the latest here : Still, the pressure has not relented. The dozen prosecutors still pursuing the inquiry are fast-tracking ...
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Thursday, October 08, 2026

BREAKING -- Your new magistrate judge is Aaron Weiss

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 Congrats to Aaron S. Weiss of Carlton Fields , who is your new Magistrate Judge.  
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Tuesday, October 06, 2026

Legal Titan Joe Klock Passed Away

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid Joseph P. “Joe” Klock, Jr., one of the best-known Miami trial lawyers of his generation, died on October 4, 2026,...
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Monday, October 05, 2026

FBA Gala Honoring David Markus and Judge Gayles

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid The South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association had its annual Awards and Installation Gala at the Frost ...
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Friday, October 02, 2026

"What Would Bob J. Do?: Re-Examining Civility Today"

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That's the title of this very nice piece in the DBR by Meaghan Goldstein and Katie Mitchell. It starts this way: Civility is a popular ...
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