FLMB NEWSLETTER Court Connection - APRIL 2020

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COURT CONNECTION


VOLUME 9 │ISSUE NUMBER  2│APRIL 2020


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Court Connection: e-Edition

 

The Court is proud to share the e-edition of the Court Connection.

For readers who prefer to read the newsletter on paper, it can be printed in its entirety by downloading a full-text PDF version.

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Local Bar Associations

News and events from your local bar association


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By: Carina M. de la Torre, Esq., Chair

On February 28, 2020, Laurie K. Weatherford, the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, gave a presentation about recent developments and best practices in Chapter 13 practice in the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division.

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Editors:

Bradley M. Saxton & C. Andrew Roy Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A.

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District Pro Se Clinic

1st Quarter 2020

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Welcome

MDFL Welcomes New Law Clerks

 

Abrahim Akbari

Abrahim Akbari - Shared  Law Clerk, Tampa

 

 

 

 

Griffin Butler

Griffin Butler - Shared Law Clerk, Jacksonville

 

 

 

Matthew McCabe

Matthew McCabe -  Law Clerk to Judge Vaughan

 

 

 

Candice Mountz

Candice Mountz - Law Clerk to Judge Vaughan

 

 

 

Click here to learn more about our Law Clerks.


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Courthouse Tour for Middle Schoolers Features Life Lessons by Judges

 

 

By Hon. Catherine Peek McEwen

During National Judicial Outreach Week in March, the Tampa Division hosted a courthouse tour for approximately 30 young ladies from Ferrell Middle School.

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The Court Connection is published quarterly.  Please submit items for inclusion in the next edition by June 30, 2020 to:

newsletter@flmb.uscourts.gov


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Coronavirus and the Court

By: Chief Judge Caryl E. Delano

Of all the situations or issues I thought I might be called upon to address during my tenure as Chief Judge, a global pandemic did not even make the list.

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Judge's Corner

Judge's Corner

 


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Congratulations to Judge Jennemann for Receiving the Distinguished 2020 Federal Judicial Service Pro Bono Award

On January 30, 2020, Judge Karen S. Jennemann of the Orlando Division was presented with the Florida Bar’s 2020 Federal Judicial Service Pro Bono Award by Chief Justice Charles T. Canady at a ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida in Tallahassee.

Click here to read the complete Florida Bar article.


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Hon. Michael G. Williamson Celebrates 20 Years

On the Bench

On the afternoon of March 2nd, Judges, Chambers and Clerk’s office staff gathered in Judge Williamson’s courtroom to celebrate his 20th Anniversary on the bench.

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Hon. Lori V. Vaughan Sworn in as Newest Bankruptcy Judge

On February 25, 2020, the Honorable Lori V. Vaughan was sworn in as the newest bankruptcy judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

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Brainstorming Ways to Stop Serial Abusive Filers

By Hon. Catherine Peek McEwen

On October 23, 2019, as part of Judge McEwen’s continuing series of quarterly mentoring programs, the Tampa Division hosted a town-hall type meeting for stakeholders to brainstorm ways we can curb abusive serial filers. 

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And the Punchline is...

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Most folks know that Judge McEwen is an advocate for bankruptcy venue reform. As a gag gift, Bankruptcy Judge Laurel Isicoff (Chief Judge of the Southern District) delivered a new tee shirt to Judge McEwen (pictured) from Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon during the ABI/Paskay seminar held in Tampa in January. 

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