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Trailblazers in Justice: Chief Judge Altonaga and Judge de la O Honored with Hoeveler Professionalism Award

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Boca Raton, Fla. — Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Judge Miguel de la O of the 11th Judicial Circuit have been named co-recipients of the 2025 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award. The honor was presented during the recent Annual Florida Bar Convention. The William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award is given annually to judges who demonstrate outstanding character, service, and competence in their roles as jurists and public servants. According to the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism and the Standing Committee on … Read more

Controversy Erupts as Hong Kong’s Security Chief Defends Lawyer Visit Restrictions Amid Legislative Pushback

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HONG KONG — The city’s Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, has emerged to defend proposed regulations that could limit specific lawyers’ access to prisoners, following criticism from lawmakers who deemed the initiative absurd. Tang assured members of a security panel that adequate evidence and intelligence would be presented to justify restricting particular legal representatives from visiting inmates. During a meeting held on Monday, Tang emphasized that any such restrictions would require a magistrate’s approval. He stated that the government would need to substantiate its claims sufficiently to obtain a court warrant for the limitations … Read more

Former Judge Luttig Slams Chief Justice Roberts for Inaction Against Trump’s Threats to Judiciary

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Arlington, Virginia — J. Michael Luttig, a prominent conservative voice and former federal judge, has expressed disappointment in Chief Justice John Roberts for what he describes as “unforgivable reticence” in addressing former President Donald Trump’s conduct. Luttig, who previously served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, believes Roberts has been insufficiently proactive in countering Trump’s rhetoric that undermines the judiciary. Luttig has emerged as a vocal critic of Trump, even testifying before a congressional committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In his criticism of Roberts, he insists that … Read more

Edwin Scales III Takes the Helm: New Chief Judge Elected for Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal

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MIAMI, Fla. — Judge Edwin Scales III has been appointed as the chief judge of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, beginning July 1. His election marks a significant moment, as Scales is the first resident of Monroe County to hold this position. Appointed to the court by former Governor Rick Scott in December 2013, Scales has made a notable impact in the legal community. Prior to his judicial appointment, he operated as a sole practitioner in Key West, focusing on appellate and commercial litigation, land use law, and mediation. In addition to his work … Read more