The start of the new year has brought changes to Florida’s civil practice. In June 2024, the Florida Supreme Court issued proposed amendments to the state’s Rules of Civil Procedure, which we covered here. After the comment...more
On January 1, 2025, major changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, transforming how civil cases are managed, litigated, and resolved. Rooted in four landmark Florida Supreme Court decisions issued in 2024,...more
January 1, 2025, marked a historic day for Florida civil litigation as the much-anticipated sweeping changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect. These changes will fundamentally change how civil cases...more
On Tuesday, the Business Law Committee of the Orange County Bar Association held a program featuring Judges Chad Alvaro, Margaret Schrieber, and Heather Pinder-Rodriguez, moderated by Lowndes attorney and OCBA Business Law...more
The Florida Supreme Court recently approved significant amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. ...more
The Florida Supreme Court has taken steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of civil litigation, and it has issued two separate per curiam opinions introducing proposed substantial amendments to the Florida Rules of...more
Key Points: Florida is moving to stricter adherence to case management orders. Beware of tougher sanctions for non-compliance. Florida is experiencing a recent push towards strict compliance with case management orders to...more