Chief Judge Dubina
I have fond memories of Judge Dubina from my time as a clerk on the Eleventh Circuit. He’s served as a Federal judge at every level, and the Eleventh Circuit couldn’t have a finer judge serving as its newest Chief Judge.
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Appealing Confirmation of an Arbitration Award? No Rule, No Jurisdiction
The Third District Court of Appeal held (.pdf) it has no jurisdiction to review a trial court order confirming an arbitration award. What makes the case slightly interesting is that there is a provision of the Arbitration Code, Section 682.20, Fla. Stat., that purports to specifically allow such appeals. The Court joined its sister District, […]
Eleventh Circuit Rules and IOP Changes
Effective today, the Eleventh Circuit has deleted one local rule, clarified another, added a third, and given itself a new procedure for citation to materials on the Internet. The completely revised rules are available online (.pdf). New 11th Cir. R. 31-6 explains when newly-retained counsel must file a replacement brief, and when counsel must receive […]