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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, October 16, 2024

Face Down

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 There's a pretty incredible trial going on that isn't getting much press -- Two Live Crew is in court before Judge Gayles.  And Unc...
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

"Prosecutors erode our rights with show-and-tell indictments like Eric Adams’s"

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That's the title of this op-ed in the Washington Post by Abbe Lowell. Amen! Here's the introduction: Recently we witnessed what ha...
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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Judge Darrin Gayles celebrates 10 years on the federal bench (and 20 as a judge)

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20 years as a judge, wow. Seems like yesterday we were brand new lawyers appearing before Judge Graham not knowing what we were doing. Here...
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Friday, October 11, 2024

School Board Gets a Lesson on Free Speech from the Eleventh

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By John R. Byrne Who knew school board meetings could get this intense? The Eleventh Circuit just issued an opinion holding that the Brevard...
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Blesses Florida Riot Statute

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By John R. Byrne Hope everyone is staying dry and safe. Another win for the State of Florida at the Eleventh Circuit. After a series of prot...
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Monday, October 07, 2024

Hurricane Milton court update (UPDATED)

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 From the SDFLA website (as of Tuesday afternoon): In anticipation of Hurricane Milton, the below courthouses will be closed as follows: ...
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Sunday, October 06, 2024

President Biden, it’s time to use your pardon power.

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President Biden, it’s time to use your pardon power. By David Oscar Markus The federal criminal justice system is littered with terribly u...
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Thursday, October 03, 2024

False Claims Act Unconstitutional, says Middle District Judge. (Guess who).

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If you guessed Judge Mizelle, bingo! It's a fascinating read. And she may very well be right. Here's Reuters . Over the last 20 year...
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