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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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Two big SDFLA indictments

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Everyone has seen the Raul Castro news.  But another case -- that of a Ft. Pierce AUSA -- is also making headlines.  Here's your summary...
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New Emoluments Clause Case Filed in the SDFLA

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A new 57-page complaint landed in the Southern District of Florida last week, and it's an interesting one. The case is Sistrunk Seeds I...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Judge Stanley Marcus

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 By Wifredo Ferrer Judge Stanley Marcus is widely regarded as one of the keenest and sharpest legal minds on the federal bench—a true legal ...
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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 ...
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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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