Legal Roundup
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.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Man Operating Fraudulent Financing Scheme
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charged one individual with multiple felonies for defrauding victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Presents Back to Blue Award to Kirsten Bridegan of the Bridegan Foundation
Attorney General James Uthmeier presented the Back the Blue award to Kirsten Bridegan for her extraordinary support of law enforcement and the community through the Bridegan Foundation.
11th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy Interview Schedule
The following individuals will be interviewed by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Member of Check-Fraud Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging one individual with felony counts related to an organized scheme to defraud more than $500,000.
Miami: Women in Arbitration on April 1, 2025
International dispute resolution attorney Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta will moderate a panel hosted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) and Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS).