THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:“Apparently, in Tallahassee, constitutional deadlines are treated more like New Year’s resolutions than legal obligations.”JUDGE KEVIN EMAS (by the ACLU of Florida) SUES GOVERNOR DESANTIS …..On March 31, 2026, Judge Kevin Emas retired from the
Horace Rumpole
Horace Rumpole is a blog publisher that provides commentary and insights primarily related to legal practice, court proceedings, and judicial matters. The blog often discusses trial strategies, court schedules, and the behavior of judges, reflecting a focus on litigation and courtroom dynamics. Additionally, it covers financial topics such as investment strategies, market analysis, and economic phenomena like the carry trade, linking these to broader legal and societal contexts. The content also includes cultural and sports references, offering a diverse perspective that intersects law, finance, and current events. The tone is informal and conversational, aimed at legal professionals and those interested in the intersection of law and finance.
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THE END IS NEAR AND FOR SOME HERE
The end is near for the current Supreme Court term (what did you think we were referring to ?) and the final decisions will be released at ten AM. Then as is custom, all the justices will leave the Court under…
MOONLIGHT GRAHAM
UPDATES: SECOND UPDATE: Fed board member Cook wins, President loses. The Supreme Court has ruled (5-4) that the President cannot fire Cook just because she’s black, female (two big strikes in this administration) and he didn’t appoint her. Justice Alito’s one…
CAPE VERDE
We are all in on Cape Verde’s soccer team in the World Cup. Think 69 Miracle Mets. Cape Verde’s population? About 500,000. GO CV’s ! (What’s the appropriate cheer here? ) Colombia plays Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium where ticket prices…
PINO ACQUITTED
In a closely watched (not by us), hard fought, opinion generating case, Jorge Pino was acquitted after a two hour deliberation on Monday of the boating manslaughter he was charged with. Not every accident is a crime, even when tragic, as…
JUNETEENTH 2026
Pino closings Monday. Maybe we will watch. Maybe not. Our 2021 Juneteenth post admitted our ignorance. We knew little or nothing about the day and its meaning. We become stronger when we own our failings. We did not know and…
DAY SEVEN PINO TRIAL
On Day Seven of the Pino trial no one rested (biblical pun…think about it). The State rested on day six and the defense moved for a judgment of acquittal. The trial began today with Judge Tinkler-Mendez “respectfully” denying the motions for…
MOMENTS
There are moments that transcend time; they unfold and then live forever in the collective memory in the people of the place. May 8, 1970 was such a day, when Willis Reed, the center and heart of the first Knicks team…
MONDAY JUNE 8 NEWS AND NOTES
We have some good news. See below. The Pino trial began today, and we heard it was broadcast live on television. We did not watch it, but overheard someone say that the defendant was sobbing so badly at one point during…
SURPREME COURT AND MARKET WATCH
We trimmed our nails, emptied the dishwasher, put out the recycling, answered some emails from aggrieved prosecutors, so with not much else to do we are watching the Supreme Court for decisions. Birthright citizenship, the security of fed member Lisa…