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3d DCA Watch -- Honorary George L. Metcalfe Edition

Posted on May 13, 2009
Hi kids, before we begin our journey like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending or beginning, on an ever-spinning reel, as the images unwind, like the circles that you findin the judicial windmills of their minds, I want to talk about George L...

"A Certain Look In the Eye and An Easy Smile."

Posted on May 13, 2009
Ever get an earworm?I've been endlessly replaying "Dogs" in my head all morning and can't seem to shake it. Must be the mood I'm in today.Speaking of old men, I understand a bunch of us geezers (plus Adam Rabin) will be sharing war stories about our many trial victories at the Hyatt on Friday...

11th Circuit Has Not Yet Overturned Liberty 6 Convictions

Posted on May 12, 2009
So I checked the 11th Circuit website just to see if they have issued any orders yet overturning today's Liberty 6 convictions, but so far nothing.But I did see this interesting opinion issued today regarding a man from Togo who was seeking withholding of removal and for relief under the United Nations Convention Against Torture...

Pig Roasts For Everyone!

Posted on May 12, 2009
Hi kids, it's a slow news day huh?Doesn't anyone have anything interesting to share with your humble South Florida civil law blogger?Sure I could regale you all with stories about a phone call I just had, or a letter I just wrote, or even a hearing I am getting ready for...

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Leyza, Leyza, Leyza!!

Posted on May 12, 2009
So a birdie who also happens to possess superb legal skills has advised that it's time for Leyza to finally leave the boardroom and face the music -- the "extremely Floridian" GrayRobinson was officially canned as receiver in connection with the Sun Capital brouhaha...

World Gone Mad -- Attorney Sanctioned For Cancelling Depo On "Pretext"

Posted on May 11, 2009
Oh man what is the world coming to?Good thing this judge does not preside in South Florida, or business litigation in this town would grind to an immediate halt: A Southern District magistrate judge has sanctioned a lawyer who refused to attend a scheduled deposition in what the magistrate judge said "can only be construed as an attempt to gain leverage with respect to unrelated discovery issues...

SFL Monday -- Lew Freeman Wades Into It.

Posted on May 11, 2009
So Reverend Cutie Reverend Cutie Reverend Cutie Reverend Cutie Reverend Cutie everyone!I'm hesitant to add to the massive amount of digital ink that has been spilled on this slightly overreported story, but I am quite sure the handsome South Beach canoodler is the perfect guy to carry the anti-celibacy message to the new Pope -- who recently restored the pre-Vatican II prayer for conversion of the Jews and also may or may not have been a former Nazi...

Why I Love The Miami Herald Letters Page

Posted on May 10, 2009
What other major American newspaper would publish this:Liberals believe that yelling at someone is torture. Miami Herald editors, thank you for applying your intellect to advancing the discussion!Oh, and also, Happy Mother's Day!!

GrayRobinson Conflict of Interest?

Posted on May 08, 2009
When I first read this story about a potential conflict of interest involving the "extremely Floridian" GrayRobinson that is being asserted by Proskauer Rose, my first reaction was:These firms still have South Florida offices?Wow, pretty neat!But can anyone make heads or tails out of it:GrayRobinson partner Leyza Blanco in Miami should not be appointed receiver of a Boca Raton health care company linked to an alleged $550 million hedge fund fraud because her firm has represented an affiliated company, one of the principals said in a court filing...

SFL Friday -- Is That My Mother On The Phone?

Posted on May 08, 2009
Hi folks, what a week!For those of you clinging to every word of the unfolding GrayRobinson conflict saga, see this little gem (use your PACER account, cheapskates!).And dedicated readers know how much I love to follow politics, so I'm watching this one closely...

Unconditional Love

Posted on May 08, 2009
I love Mother's Day. There's something especially pure and clarifying about celebrating motherhood. Who could be against it?Kids, go pick up the phone and call your mom, or celebrate her memory.Dads, stop screwing around on these here tubes and go get some flowers and a nice present for your special someone...

Tam Wilson To Retire.

Posted on May 07, 2009
Billy Shields breaks it:Longtime Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Thomas ?Tam? Wilson Jr. has resigned, his judicial assistant said Thursday. He will step down in October.Wilson has been a judge for 19 years since he was appointed in 1990 and won three elections...

Separated At Birth?

Posted on May 07, 2009

Bill Scherer Discovers Something About Republicans.

Posted on May 07, 2009
Hint: If they are in Tallahassee, they do all sorts of weird things to trial lawyers.CORRECTION:Oops! I am advised that one of the gentlemen pictured above is not in fact prominent Broward trial lawyer and GOP macher Bill Scherer.My apologies.

Judge Carnes Keeps His Eye On The Sparrow

Posted on May 06, 2009
Boy did we screw up the Everglades."Progress" and all that.In a well-written and thoughtful opinion released yesterday, Judge Carnes lays out the history of man's intervention in the region in two succinct paragraphs:For centuries, a broad, shallow sheet of fresh water that covered most ofSouth Florida flowed south from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Bay...

3d DCA Watch -- Melanie Damian Still Rules Our World.

Posted on May 06, 2009
Oy, let us begin our review of the written utterances of those resplendently robed, coffee-swilling judges who must impose their judgments upon us, yes those too-cool-for-school-mensches (hi all clerks who read the blog!!) who labor in the concrete bunker by that beautiful ribbon of highway, yes it is time to examine the exciting, spiritual, almost zeit-geist opinions of our favorite, dreaded Overlords:United Auto v...

Spinal Tap On Tap Tonight.

Posted on May 05, 2009
How about that -- Judge Lenard finally removed the hold out juror from the Liberty 6 re-re-trial, thereby handing the defense a huge appellate issue in the event of a conviction.Everyone ready for a fourth go-round?But why focus on the negative -- it's Cinco de Mayo, folks, so after a scintillating day of almost excruciatingly numb drudgery, I'm getting ready to cut out for some early windsurfing and then over to the Gleason to see those silly men who love big bottoms, Spinal Tap...

Brent Buckman And His Old Pants.

Posted on May 05, 2009
Sheesh, does anyone have any news of any interest?Does it count that I saw Ervin rockin' some hard-core aviators outside the courthouse on Flagler this morning?I even saw Frank Angones!Hey, I see that my friends over at China Law Blog (they're the guys who pretty much beat the crap out of me for the ABA's Best Regional Blawg last year) have included yours truly in the latest Blawg Review...

Yes Glenn, We Want You To Shut Up And Return To Your Igloo.

Posted on May 05, 2009
Oy.I'd like to write about exciting South Florida civil legal news, such as the fact that Lew Freeman is investigating lap dancing receipts.But I see Glenn Garvin has graced us with another column, filled with high-larious insights never before seen on the intertubes...

J-E-T-S!!

Posted on May 04, 2009
So I see that Bilzen lawyers Dan Heller and Glenn Waldman have opened up their own shop:Dan P. Heller and Glen H. Waldman, both former equity partners at Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, have founded the firm of Heller Waldman, providing legal services in the areas of estate planning and litigation/arbitration...

Rinse, Wash, Repeat.

Posted on May 04, 2009
Hi kids!Boy I remember when you could count the liberals in Miami on one hand -- Bob and Adele, Dante, Sandy (hi Gabrielle!), Arva, Claude, and yes, Bob Parks.Well Bob writes in and wants you to cross out choice of forum provisions when you check into Hedonism III:Upon arrival at the hotel, resort or cruise ship, a traveler should read the check-in documents closely...

SFL Splendid Isolation Friday

Posted on May 01, 2009
There are some odd stories floating around today.First off, congrats to Adam Horowitz, who fought and won at Wounded Knee. A big win, buddy.But between swine flu and meningitis and guys walking around downtown in gloves and masks, I'm starting to get a little cranky...

Truly A Major-League City?

Posted on May 01, 2009
Oh Miami, this is why we love you so:Nearly 3.1 miles, as opposed to exactly 3.1 miles, because the night before, apparently unbeknownst to Miami police and the city's public works department, Northeast Third Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets ''was stripped for resurfacing,'' race co-director Hans Huseby said...

Corporate Run -- I'm Outta Here.

Posted on April 30, 2009
I want to send a big thanks to all the firms and businesses participating in this year's corporate run. We all know the economic environment is difficult but that is exactly why such time, energy, and money is needed, for such a good cause.Have fun, kiddies!

SFL Caption Contest!

Posted on April 30, 2009
You kids seems to be in a captioning sort of mood, so give this one a try.BTW, this suit strikes me as ridiculous.Winner gets a bottle of S&S Diner's famous salad dressing!

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things...

Posted on April 30, 2009
They were all there last night, my mischpuka!You know, by virtue of my position I am obligated to attend pretty much all of these bar functions, which vary in quality and can be anywhere from painful to mildly pleasant depending on my mood and dry Gibson intake...

3d DCA Watch -- Trail of Tears Edition

Posted on April 29, 2009
Hi kids!Blah blah blah that glorious time of the week, blah blah coffee-swilling, blah blah concrete bunker, blah blah blah resplendently robed, blah blah judicial utterances, blah here we go, blah blah our patented 3d DCA Watch:How nice, I see that our friendly 3d DCA took their act on the road and played a gig at St...

Happy Birthday, Israel!

Posted on April 29, 2009
We pause for a moment to honor Israel's independence, 61 years strong, a few road bumps here and there, but still alive and kicking.Shalom!

Hooray -- It's Arbitration Fairness Day!

Posted on April 29, 2009
Yawn.Rights shmights, I agree with Justice Thomas -- you and your whiny "right" to buy luxury items like a telephone or air conditioning -- what's wrong with you people? That's not what this country is about!As usual, I think Archie Bunker summed it up best:Archie Bunker: That ain't the American Way, buddy...

Macy's, Are You Happy Now??

Posted on April 28, 2009
As my mischpucha know, I always have my camera ready.Here's a pic taken moments ago of the exciting grand opening celebration of the "Paul S. Walker Urbanscape."The buzz is electric, peoples.

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