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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

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Judge Atkins

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By John R. Byrne Ever heard someone mention the "Atkins Building" or "Atkins Courthouse"? It's located across from t...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Judge Smith Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid Judge Rodney Smith has granted a motion to unseal the grand jury transcripts from the federal investigation into ...
Tuesday, December 09, 2025

Blogger Returns

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 By John R Byrne Cue the “Welcome Back, Kotter” theme music . After a three-month-plus long civil RICO trial in state court, DOM is back at ...
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Thursday, December 04, 2025

Judge Mehrtens

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By John R. Byrne Today we're featuring Judge William O. Mehrtens. Longtime district court judge (served 15 years). Double Gator. Served ...
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Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Who do you think won the Megan Thee Stallion trial?

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The jury found for Megan but only awarded her $75,000.  Meghann Cuniff, who has covered the whole trial, has the scoop here : A jury in Miam...
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Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Ghost Candidates and the $14 billion Drop

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By John R. Byrne Securities lawsuits can sometimes be dry. Not this one. In Jastram v. NextEra Energy, Inc., the plaintiffs' class actio...
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A Tale of Two Voting Rights Act Cases

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By John R. Byrne Three-judge panels aren't just reserved for the courts of appeal. You can sometimes get them at the district court leve...
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

More Megan Thee Stallion

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Meghann Cuniff has everything Megan Thee Stallion, the defamation trial before Judge Altonaga.  Closing arguments will be tomorrow (Monday)....
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