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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, August 25, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Event: "Is Miami Still the Gateway to the Americas?"

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid It has long been said that the city of Miami is the “Gateway to the Americas”—a city where cultures, languages, ...
Monday, August 24, 2026

Judge Becerra Puts FIU Disciplinary Process on Ice

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  By John R. Byrne FIU has a student group that goes by the name "ICEBreakers." The goal of ICEbreakers is to end FIU's agreem...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

BREAKING -- Legendary Miami reporter Jay Weaver retires

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By David Oscar Markus As long as I can remember, if there was a newsworthy federal case in Miami, Jay was there.  A real institution.  It...
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Dimitri Vorbe Entitled to Bond Hearing

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid Dimitri Vorbe is a prominent businessman who previously ran one of Haiti’s biggest electrical utilities until a ...
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Monday, August 17, 2026

"District Court" Finds that Race Didn't Predominate

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By John R. Byrne I put "District Court" in quotes because this isn't your typical opinion from a district court judge. Instead...
Thursday, August 13, 2026

Some Friendly, Random Advice from Judge Huck

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By John R. Byrne Through our years of practicing law, we're constantly learning—whether from watching opposing counsel, co-counsel, or t...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

SDFLA Judge update

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By David Oscar Markus Two judge updates in our District: 1.     District Judge  Jeff Kuntz was informally sworn in today and is now hearing ...
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Monday, August 10, 2026

Judge Donald L. Graham

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  By John E. Thornton, Jr. : Shrewd, wise, pensive. Courteous, disciplined, respectful. Cultured, traveled, adventurous. These are the first...
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