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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, March 17, 2026

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

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By John R. Byrne I’m a little late on this post, but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. While it may be hard to play hooky...
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Monday, March 16, 2026

I start trial today...

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 ... so I will be relying heavily on Mr. Byrne to pick up the blogging in my absence.   Jury selection this week in this interesting FARA ca...
Friday, March 13, 2026

Event next month with Judge Singhal and Judge Artau

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By John R. Byrne Our federal judges who sit in Fort Lauderdale don't get down to Miami all that often. And the judges even farther north...
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Magistrate Judge Opening in Fort Pierce

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By John R. Byrne Want to be a federal magistrate judge in Fort Pierce? The Court is accepting applications. You can apply here . Ever wonder...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Judge William Hoeveler

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  By John R. Byrne I never practiced before Judge Hoeveler but he's another judge whose name often comes up when I hear lawyers talk abo...
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Monday, March 09, 2026

Trial starts today in the case involving the murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

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Jury selection starts with Judge Becerra this morning.  The AP covers it here : Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla ...
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Sunday, March 08, 2026

Lindsey Halligan is NOT under investigation by the Florida Bar!

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 That's what the Florida Bar is saying after first saying she was under investigation.  How odd. Here's Bloomberg discussing the abo...
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Thursday, March 05, 2026

Congrats to Jordi Martinez-Cid on his CABA Presidency!

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 By John R. Byrne Congrats to blog contributor Jordi Martinez-Cid who is now president of the Cuban American Bar Association. The gala--cons...
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