Legal Roundup
Author Cynthia Barnett Explores the Many Facets of Seashells
After giving a talk at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum in Sanibel, Cynthia Barnett was haunted by something she learned during her visit.
Jones Day's Johanna Rousseaux honored at 2025 Florida Legal Awards
Johanna Rousseaux, of counsel in Jones Day's Global Disputes Practice, received the "Unsung Hero" award at the 2025 Florida Legal Awards on April 3.
4th Dca Jnc Announces Judicial Vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with names of highly qualified nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth District Court of Appeal created by the retirements of Judge Dorian Damoorgian and Judge Martha C. Warner.
Associate Jennifer Leto Joins Armstrong Teasdale in Miami
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Litigation Associate Jennifer A. Leto to the firm's Miami office.
Greenberg Traurig Orlando Awards Community Impact Grant to Celebrate 30 Years of Service
The Orlando office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig P.A. is celebrating its 30th anniversary by establishing a $100,000 Community Impact Grant to support four local non-profit organizations.
FSU College of Law Receives Historic Ranking From U.S. News & World Report
Florida State University College of Law has climbed 10 spots to secure the No. 38 position overall in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of the nation’s top public and private law schools.
6th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka.
Attorney General James Uthmeier is Fighting to Bring Clean, Reliable Nuclear Power to Florida
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a major legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), accusing the federal agency of illegally blocking the development of advanced nuclear technologies—technologies that could revolutionize energy production in America.
Orlando Magazine Recognizes Several Nelson Mullins Attorneys as 2025 "Best Lawyers"
Over two dozen Nelson Mullins attorneys were recognized by Orlando Magazine in its April issue for their work in the Central Florida legal market.
Daniel Alvarez Appointed Vice Chair of Programming, American Bar Association Litigation Section Health Care Disputes & Litigation Committee
Daniel Alvarez, an associate in the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been appointed vice chair of programming of the Health Care Disputes & Litigation Committee for the American Bar Association Litigation Section.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Guilty Conviction of Child Predator
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a guilty conviction for Deandre Devone Williams on four felony counts for sexually abusing a minor.
In Moving Talk, Janice Wesley Kelsey Reflects on Civil Rights Era
In the Great Hall at Stetson Law, Civil Rights Era veteran Janice Wesley Kelsey and 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Lecturer, drew laughter and tears from her audience as she shared stories of civil disobedience and thoughts on activism in 2025.
Winners Announced for 2024-2025 Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The final rounds of the 2024-2025 Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition were held in Tallahassee April 1-2, 2025.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi Appoints Gregory W. Kehoe As Interim United States Attorney
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Gregory W. Kehoe as Interim United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546, which provides that “the Attorney General may appoint a United States Attorney for the district in which the office of United States Attorney is vacant.”
1st DCA Jnc Announces Judicial Nominees
On April 3, 2025, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal interviewed fourteen applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas.
Prof. Morgan Honored With Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award
Known for her tireless work as a scholar, advocate, mentor, and educator who continues to inspire and shape the field of elder law, Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan is the recipient of the 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award.
Third Annual Business Law Symposium
The FSU College of Law hosted its third annual Business Law Review Symposium, focused on "Encapsulating Product Packaging Trade Dress.
First Judicial Circuit Jnc Announces Okaloosa County Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court due to the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. Accordingly, the Judicial Nominating Commission of the First Judicial Circuit is now accepting applications for this vacancy.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures 25-Year Prison Sentence for Predator Who Possessed Child Pornography
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 25-year prison sentence for a predator charged with 22 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Additional Member of Check-Fraud Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charged an additional defendant in a check-fraud ring case.