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Florida Record

June 6, 2024

Report finds Florida’s tort reform lowered lawsuit volume

Consulting and research firm Sedgwick released a report titled “Liability Litigation” on May 31, just over one year...

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Florida Bar Association

June 6, 2024

Amendments to Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 (Summary Judgment) as well as new Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202 (Conferral Prior to Filing Motions)

SC2024-0662_060524_Publication Notice

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Florida Bar Association

June 6, 2024

Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure 1.200 (Case Management; Pretrial Procedure), 1.201 (Complex Litigation), 1.280 (General Provisions Governing Discovery), 1.440 (Setting Action for Trial), and 1.460 (Motions to Continue Trial)

SC2023-0962_060524_Publication Notice

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Florida Bar Association

June 6, 2024

Proposed amendments to General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.505 (Attorneys)

The Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee, in compliance with Florida Rule of General Application and...

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Florida Bar Association

June 6, 2024

Proposal would place limits on Bar discipline proceedings extensions

Lawyers and complainants in Florida Bar discipline proceedings would be limited to a single, 10-day extension — absent...

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