TO KNOW THAT EVEN ONE LIFE HAD BREATHED EASIER BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIVED. THIS IS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED. Ralph Waldo Emmerson. As we reflect on leaving law, we become introspective, musing about all we did, and did not do. The successes,
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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ELECTION CENTRAL 2026 – CIRCUIT COURT …..
THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:ELECTION CENTRAL 2026 – PART TWOCIRCUIT COURTThree Circuit Court judges are retiring this cycle. There are 29 incumbent judges running for re-election, and only one has drawn opposition.GROUP 5 (Judge Angelica Zayas retiring)Alexander …
WHAT WILL OPEN FIRST?
What will open first- the Straits of Hormuz or the first-floor escalator in the REGJB? Both have been closed for about the same amount of time. Both are semi-controlled by unpredictable characters who say and do different things from day…
JUDICIAL ELECTIONS 2026 … INCUMBENT VULNERABILITY QUOTIENT …..
THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:ELECTION CENTRAL 2026 – PART ONEThe Qualifying period is fast approaching, and several new candidates have recently filed paperwork indicating their intent to run for judicial office. Qualifying Week is set for April 20-24, 2026, with…
SO, YOU WANT TO BE A JUDGE ….. THEN THANK YOUR CAPTAIN JUSTICE …..
THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:SOMETHING VERY FISHY IS GOING ON HERE…Let’s start with the backstory.When a judge resigns in the State of Florida, the process for filling that vacancy is governed by the Florida Constitution, Article V (Judiciary), Section 11…
TLI
CORRECTION: The below referenced post on Mr. Markus’s blog was authored by Guest Blogger Lindsey Lazopoulous Friedman and not Mr. Markus, who apparently didn’t take any time off from his trial prep. UPDATE: BANNON “WINS” AT SUPREME COURTThe Supreme Court (Motto:…
EASTER 2026
In the quiet of this Easter morning, as we step away from the noise of our daily struggles and the complexities of the world, we are reminded that the deepest promise of this season is the arrival of a peace…
REMAIN CALM ALL IS WELL
Abraham Lincoln anguished over the frightening losses at the battle of Antietam. “What will the nation say?” he moaned when learning of what was to become the deadliest day in American history. Franklin Roosevelt sat stunned in the White House…
COURT POSED TO STRIKE DOWN PROOF BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT!
A “source” shared this draft opinion poised to be released, possibly TODAY. It’s a day we never thought we would see: your favourite appellate court striking down the proof beyond a reasonable doubt requirement in all criminal cases! In a 2-1…
NO SUCH THING AS A TRIAL TAX
Except here.We have no difficulty in concluding that the trial court, by
adjudicating him a felon, penalized Hodges simply for exercising
his right to a jury trial. The court expressly and clearly stated as
much when it told Hodges …