Recent Blog Posts
Human Trafficking presentation by Jacksonville University College of Law Prof. Alexandra Yelderman
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Noon—1:00 p.m. Learn more about human trafficking, and the role of online platforms. In April 2018, the Federal government shut down the website Backpage.com and charged its owners with facilitating prostitution. The Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) was signed into law just two days later, increasing websites’ civil liability… Read More »
Chambers Lunch with Judge Berger
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Noon — 1:00 p.m. Registration Closed You are invited to attend a Chambers Lunch with the Honorable Wendy Berger, United States District Judge. Participants will join Judge Berger at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse where she will answer questions and discuss topics of interest to the attendees. There is… Read More »
Federal Judicial Ethics: Applying the Essentials
Friday, September 6, 2024, Noon—1:00 p.m. Ever wondered if you could buy a judge a birthday present? Whether your firm should invite a judge to attend an event? Want to know the latest on judges and the use of generative AI? Please join us as we welcome Sarah M. R. Cravens, Visiting Professor of… Read More »
Chambers Lunch with Judge Barksdale
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 You are invited to attend a Chambers Lunch with the Honorable Patricia D. Barksdale, United States Magistrate Judge. Participants will join Judge Barksdale at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse where she will answer questions and discuss topics of interest to the attendees. There is no structured program. Instead, the… Read More »
Retirement Reception Honoring Judge Toomey
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 4:30—6:30 p.m. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the Honorable Joel B. Toomey, United States Magistrate Judge, and thank him for his fourteen years of exceptional service on the Bench. The reception will be held in the jury assembly room of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse…. Read More »
Summer Series: Magistrate Judge Event
Location: Courtroom 5B & 9th Floor July 25, 11am-1pm From search warrants to social security appeals, from grand jury returns to civil trials, the work of a U.S. Magistrate Judge is never boring. Watch a proceeding before Judge Patricia Barksdale and then join magistrate judges for a lunchtime discussion of the vast scope of… Read More »
Summer Series: Naturalization Ceremony Event
Location: 13th Floor & 9th Floor July 18, 10am-12pm Witnessing people take the Oath of Allegiance and become United States citizens is a moving and inspiring experience. Join an immigration officer for a discussion about the naturalization process, take a sample citizenship examination, observe a naturalization ceremony, and welcome some of our nation’s newest… Read More »
Summer Series: Bankruptcy Judge Event
Location: Courtroom 4A & 9th Floor July 10, 11am-1:30pm Most of us have had debt: credit cards, student loans, and medical bills. Sometimes, that debt becomes overwhelming. Bankruptcy helps people and businesses craft a plan to clear their debts and reorganize their financial lives. This event features a presentation on bankruptcy practice by Jason… Read More »
Summer Series: District Judge Event
Location: Courtroom 10B & 9th Floor June 25, 11am-1:30pm The Middle District of Florida is one of the busiest federal courts in the country. Attend an oral argument in a civil action before the Honorable Marica Morales Howard, U.S. District Judge, and then join Judge Howard for lunch and a discussion about the work… Read More »
Summer Series: Grand Jury Event
Location: Grand Jury Room & 8th Floor June 18, 3-4:30pm Grand juries are mentioned in the news, but their work is shrouded in secrecy. This event will give you an opportunity to learn about what occurs during grand jury proceedings, why they are outside the public eye, and the important role of a grand… Read More »