Winter Meetings are approaching soon! Note that some committees will meet in advance via zoom. Get the schedule, book your hotel, register for the luncheon & Judicial Liaison dinner all right here. P.S. the luncheon & dinner are both close to sold out! https://buff.ly/3QA4f4dRead More

Our Better Know a Judge Series continues with a visit with Judge SneedRead More

Compiled by Manny Farach Week ending November 26, 2022 Carus v. Cove at Isles at Bayshore Homeowners Association, Inc., Case No. 3D21- 2035 (Fla. 3d DCA 2022). Failure to follow the requirements of Florida Statute section 48.21 invalidates the return of service on its face. McElroy v. Florida Power & Light Company, Case No. 4D22-1344...Read More

Compiled by Manny Farach Week ending December 17 Henry v. Aim Industries, LLC, Case No. 2D22-330 (Fla. 2d DCA 2022). While a transcript of a hearing to discharge lis pendens is not always necessary for appellate review, it is required when the order on the motion to discharge does not set forth detailed facts and...Read More

Do you have a pro bono hero? Someone whose dedication to pro bono work and to improving access to justice exemplifies our professional obligation to use their skills as an attorney to help those less fortunate? Someone who deserves recognition for pro bono work? If so, you have an opportunity to nominate your pro bono...Read More

It’s never too early to plan for the Business Law Section’s Labor Day Retreat, September 1-4, 2023. This Retreat will provide our members with a number of leadership opportunities over various activities and events. For more details and how to sign up for a leadership role at the upcoming Retreat, contact either Bob Charbonneau or...Read More

The Business Law Section received the Legal Services of Greater Miami’s Equal Justice Impact Award at its Annual Pro Bono Celebration. The award was accepted by Carlos Sardi, chair of the Pro Bono Committee. Read more from The Florida Bar News.Read More

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime leader, former Chair, and stalwart supporter of the Section, the Hon. Michael Williamson, Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Florida (Tampa). No words will adequately express how much Judge Williamson meant to the Bench, the Bar, and the Business Law Section. Our condolences go out...Read More

To further the goal of casting a wide net to attract the broadest possible pool of qualified applicants to serve as federal judges, the Judicial Conference Committees on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System and Magistrate Judges System present their national diversity event coming to Miami , Tampa, and now Orlando on April 3, 2023....Read More

The 39th Annual Federal Securities Institute will be held in Miami on March 2-3, 2023.  Stay tuned for registration and hotel block! 2023 FSI Flyer CalendarRead More