Sealed for Whom? Statutory Confidentiality on Appeal
By: Katie Jay Katie Jay is a founding partner of Jay & Campbell, PLLC, in Stuart, and is board certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice. Her practi
Rule Round Up Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.400
By Elaine Walter Effective January 1, 2027, the Florida Supreme Court changed part of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.400 on attorneys’ fees. Subdivision (b)(4) of rule 9
Message from the Chair, October 2026
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, Section committee meetings will be held on Thursday, October 15, with rolling meetings scheduled for each committee. Whether you’re a lon
Message from the Chair, September 24, 2026, APS Fall Meetings
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, Fall is here and so is the Appellate Practice Section retreat in Boston! Our hybrid Executive Council meeting will be held on October 2, 20
Appellate Practice Board Certification Boot Camp 2027
BOARD CERTIFICATION BOOT CAMP THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2027 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) Are you preparing for the appellate board certification exam? Or would you like to stay a
Rules Round Up, Florida Supreme Court amended rule 9.020 and 9.100
By Elaine Walter On August 27, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court amended rule 9.020 and 9.100. Rule 9.020 was amended at (e) to define “lower tribunal” as “[t]he court, judge
APS Fall Retreat 2026, earn up to 6.0 CLE credits!
Room Block Closes Wednesday, September 3! Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Leave the briefs behind and join your appellate colleagues in historic Boston for an unforgettable retreat filled with C
More episodes of Bench Briefs are now available
Last year, APS launched a new CLE series, Bench Briefs. Each 1-hour CLE is a compilation of video recorded, five-or-so minute answers from ten appellate judges to one question that
