By Kacy Donlon, Chair Our Section Retreat to Ireland was truly magical. But rather than provide a travelogue, I wanted to provide a takeaway from the journey. I understand that not everyone can get away for a week in the spring for various reasons, but one of the best parts of the trip was getting...Read More

Other Legislative Updates The Section’s Legislation Committee, chaired by Stephanie Lieb, had an industrious agenda for this year’s legislative session. The Section is proud to announce that four of its initiatives have passed out of the House and Senate. Financial Literacy (mentioned above) has already been signed by the Governor. These other bills are awaiting...Read More

ri V. Vaughan was held in Tampa.  After two reschedulings due to COVID, Judge Vaughan’s investiture occurred on the second anniversary of her swearing in, which also happened to be the birthday of the late Hon. Paul M. Glenn.  Chair Kacy Donlon presented Judge Vaughan with a crystal engraved gavel in recognition of her lengthy...Read More

On February 4th, 2022, Judge Karen S. Jennemann retired after 28 years of service for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division.  The bankruptcy law community celebrated Judge Jennemann’s retirement at a lighthearted, jovial portrait unveiling ceremony and reception at the Orlando Bankruptcy Court.  Chief Bankruptcy Judge Caryl Delano and...Read More

The Fellowship Program is designed to assist a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers in becoming better leaders within our profession and the Section, while enhancing their leadership skills. To learn more or to apply, click here.Read More

Case law updates for January 2022 Week ending January 1, 2022 Week ending January 8, 2022 Week ending January 15, 2022 Week ending January 22, 2022 Week ending January 29, 2022          Read More

Reprinted with permission from Court Connection Volume No. 10 – Issue No. 4 October 2021 By: Chief Judge Caryl E. Delano One of the things I enjoy most about being the chief bankruptcy judge in the Middle District is the opportunity to brag about the incredible work being done by our judges. Today, I am delighted...Read More

By Katherine Van de Bogart, Esq., Van de Bogart Law, P.A. On November 18, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that creates new laws regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates, including Florida Statute § 381.00317, entitled “Private employer COVID-19 vaccination mandates prohibited.” Pursuant to a press release published by the Governor, the new laws “will protect Floridians from...Read More

Bills have been introduced in the both the Florida House and Senate known as “The “Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act” (SB 1054 Financial Literacy Instruction in Public Schools, and HB 1115: High School Graduation Requirements in Personal Finance). The bills, although not exactly the same, are very similar. The proposed legislation would mandate a...Read More

The compilation of the 2021 weekly editions of the case updates can be found hereRead More