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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, May 14, 2026

11th Circuit Conference

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 Well we had the 11th Circuit Conference this week in Aventura.  The conference is every two years and rotates among the states in the 11th ...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

BREAKING -- Your newest Magistrate Judge is Brandy Galler

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    Congratulations.  Ms. Galler will be sitting in Ft. Pierce.  
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Let 'er Rip

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By John R. Byrne Hollywood has come to the SDFLA. Or at least a case involving Hollywood has. Did you see Netflix’s The Rip? If not, I can’t...
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Monday, May 11, 2026

Judge Lenore Nesbitt

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 By John R. Byrne We probably should have featured Judge Nesbitt's portrait back in March when it was Women's History Month--but bet...
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Friday, May 08, 2026

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By John R. Byrne Happy Friday. Some positive news to end the week.  Last night, I attended an awards ceremony at Holland & Knight. This ...
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Thursday, May 07, 2026

News & Notes

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1.  On Tuesday, the court had its Jewish American History Month presentation at the courthouse.  Judge Leibowitz presided over an interestin...
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Judge Edward B. Davis

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Thank you to John and the Federal Bar Association for these wonderful portrait posts.  I really enjoy them. This week we have my old boss, C...
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Saturday, May 02, 2026

RIP James Lawrence King

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 An icon. 98 years old and was on the federal bench since 1970... one of the longest serving ever. From Judge Moreno: Judge King died this m...
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