The Record is the Journal of the Appellate Practice Section. Articles are published regularly online and address substantive appellate topics and other issues of interest to appellate practitioners. Section members will receive an email from the Section each time a new article is published.
We welcome article submissions from appellate writers! Please send any inquiries to the Chair of the Publications Committee, Sarah Roberge, and the Editor of The Record, Eleanor Sills.
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Latest Articles
Parental Rights and the “Careful Description” in Light of Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County
By: Katie Jay[1] Sitting en banc, the Eleventh Circuit held on July 6 that a father convicted of possessing child pornography keeps the fundamental right to live with his son, [&he
Amendments to Rules 9.370 and 9.900
The Florida Supreme Court amended rules 9.370 and 9.900 in IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE 9.370 AND 9.900. Effective on January 1, 2027, rule 9.370
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
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Chair's Message
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
Chair’s Message: From Connections to Collaboration
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, Welcome to the 2026-2027 Bar year! It is a privilege to write to you as Chair this year, and an even greater one to do […]
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Member Spotlight
APS Fellow Spotlight: A Q&A with APS fellow Janice Lopez
Tell our readers a bit about yourself. Where are you in your career, and how did you get here? I moved to Miami in 2021 shortly after graduating law school, […]
Spotlighting Our APS Fellows
As many of our members know, the Appellate Practice Section of the Florida Bar (“APS”) has implemented a Fellowship Program for young lawyers interested in appellate practice.
Congratulations New Board-Certified Lawyers
Congratulations to the five lawyers who recently earned Florida Bar board certification in Appellate Practice:
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Bundle Pricing for 2026/2027 Webinar Series is now available!
Bundle pricing is available to APS members only until July 21, 2026! Get all 10 monthly webinars for a deeply discounted price. Click here to make sure you don’t miss [&helli
Write like a Supreme Court Justice
Join Professor Jill Barton on Thursday, October 16 at the University of Miami School of Law Library for an exciting opportunity with Professor Jill Barton. Light bites and wine wil
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Judicial Profile
A Conversation with Judge Ray Treadwell
By Maggie McCormick When one looks at Judge Ray Treadwell’s background, it is unsurprising that he earned a spot on the Florida First District Court of Appeal. A Florida native,
A Judge on the Bench, A Designer at Heart.
By Lily Huiping Liu Justice Jamie R. Grosshans grew up in Brookhaven, Mississippi, surrounded by family. As an only child, young Justice Grosshans spent her somewhat quiet da
A Profile in Service: Judge Charles R. Wilson
By Alison E. Preston[1] If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be? For Judge Charles R. Wilson, a lifelong Catholic who attended Catholic schools from [&
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Civil Appeals
Preservation in Light of Melrose Ventures, LLC v. Uptempo Marketing Corp.
By: Gabriella Lopez[1]; Edited by Assistant Editor Brian Tackenberg Florida’s newest District Court of Appeal recently issued Melrose Ventures, LLC v. Uptempo Marketing Corp., 41
Code and Rules of Evidence Committee’s 2024-2025 Case Summaries
Note from the Chair of the Publication Committee and the Editor: The Record is thrilled to publish the Code and Rules of Evidence Committee’s (CREC) yearly case summaries that su
How a Family Law Rule Relating to Appeals Evolved
HOW A FAMILY LAW RULE RELATING TO APPEALS EVOLVED By William D. Slicker[1] In family law cases, there is a list o
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Rules of Procedure
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
Rules Round-Up: Changes to Florida’s Appellate Rules
By Elaine Walter On June 11, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.210 (Briefs, 9.310 (Stay Pending Review), 9.800 (Uniform Citation System
Rules Round-Up: Changes to Rule 2.515.
By Elaine Walter In IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULE OF GENERAL PRACTICE AND JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION 2.515, No. SC2026-0673 (Fla. Mar. 28, 2026), the Florida Supreme Court—on it
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Criminal Appeals
Code and Rules of Evidence Committee’s 2024-2025 Case Summaries
Note from the Chair of the Publication Committee and the Editor: The Record is thrilled to publish the Code and Rules of Evidence Committee’s (CREC) yearly case summaries that su
Is the PCA Constitutional?
Is the PCA Constitutional? “PER CURIAM. Affirmed.” We all know what this is: the infamous PCA, or a district court of appeal’s decision without written opinion. The district
Has SCOTUS Evolved Beyond the Evolving Standards of Decency?
Has SCOTUS Evolved Beyond the Evolving Standards of Decency? The Warren Court — the period from 1953 to 1969 when Earl Warren was chief justice — is recognized as one […
