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Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Fulfilling Presuit Conditions for Civil Rights Claims

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On July 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida held that a claimant need not specifically allege they are seeking relief under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) in a charge of discrimination dual filed with the Equal...more

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Florida’s Rules of Civil Procedure Have Some Changes

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Recently, Florida lawmakers enacted amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 1.280 addresses initial disclosures and now imposes stricter obligations on parties to timely exchange them. Effective January 1,...more

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Florida Supreme Court Amends Rule 1.280(f): Timing and Sequence of Discovery

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The Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(f) (Timing and Sequence of Discovery) to resolve an ambiguity in the Rule that practitioners had been unreasonably using to thwart or delay the...more

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Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Discovery Requirements and Procedures

The Florida Supreme Court recently amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(f) to clarify the timing of initial disclosures and discovery procedures. In re Amendments to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(f), No....more

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Florida Supreme Court to Resolve Split on Retroactive Application of Presuit Notice Requirements

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The High Court will resolve the dispute among Florida’s District Courts which have issued conflicting rulings. Since its enactment in 2021, Florida Statute § 627.70152 has sparked debate about whether it applies...more

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Amended Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Now in Effect

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

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The Main Event: Florida Supreme Court to Resolve District Court Split Over Retroactive Application of State’s NOI Statute

Tag-teaming with Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal, the Second District is also at odds with the Third and Fourth Districts on the issue of retroactive application of Florida’s litigation-intent statute.  In Buis v....more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Limiting Discovery | Generative AI Ethics

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of September 2-8. Here’s what’s...more

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How Florida’s New Comparative Fault Laws Can Help QSRs Reduce Liability Risk

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In the highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry, fast-food chains are continually looking for an edge over their competitors. Some brands have found a way to distinguish themselves from other fast-food...more

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Florida High Court Gave Bars a Big Win, But There Are Additional Ways to Reduce Liability Risk  

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Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. At issue was a $28.6 million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a...more

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Changes Take Effect for Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

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Recently, the Florida Supreme Court amended the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and two notable changes took effect on July 1. First, the Florida Supreme Court is amending Rule 1.110 to require any party who sets forth any...more

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Summarizing Proposed Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

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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

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Upcoming Changes to Florida’s Civil Procedure Rules: What Litigators and their Clients Need to Know

Last week, the Florida Supreme Court released two opinions [here and here] announcing changes to its rules of civil procedure in an attempt “to promote the fair and timely resolution of civil cases.” The amendments are broad...more

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Civil Procedure Rules Can Change for the Better- But It Takes Work

A landmark rules decision this past week by the Florida Supreme Court promises to reshape the landscape of civil litigation in the state. One particular change amending Florida’s scope of discovery rule, Fla. R. Civ. P....more

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Florida Supreme Court Affirms Officers’ Authority to Order a Driver out of a Vehicle During a Traffic Stop for Officer Safety

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The Florida Supreme Court recently affirmed what, until recently, had been long standing law: an officer may order a driver out of the vehicle for officer safety during a routine traffic stop without an individualized...more

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Recent Rule Change in Florida Can Protect Corporate Officials from Depositions

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In 2021, The Supreme Court of Florida adopted the “apex rule” pertaining to attempts to depose corporate and government officials. In re Amend.to Fla. R. Civ. Proc. 1.280, 324 So.3d 459, 461 (Fla. 2021). Rule 1.280(h) now...more

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Florida Supreme Court Paves Way for Voters to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in November

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Marking a significant development for the cannabis industry both in the state of Florida and throughout the U.S., an initiative will appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot in Florida, which could amend its constitution to...more

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Punitive Damages 2023: The Statute Means What It Says

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Cases in which plaintiffs advance a claim for imposition of punitive damages are among the most likely to keep a defense lawyer up at night. Several recent cases from Florida district courts of appeal have reinforced the...more

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Florida Litigation Update: Third DCA Clarifies When Joint Proposals for Settlement Are Ambiguous and Addresses the Interplay...

Florida litigators are well aware of the power of a properly used proposal for settlement and the potentially devastating consequences of rejecting such a proposal. Such proposals are powerful tools designed to facilitate...more

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SCOTUS Denies Stay Extension on Seminole Tribe's Sports Betting Plan in Florida

On Oct. 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to extend the stay ordered in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland. It is unclear if any justice supported the request to extend the stay. This means that West...more

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Florida Appellate Court Provides Further Guidance Regarding New Summary Judgment Rule

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In a recent opinion, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal provided further guidance regarding the changes to Florida’s summary judgment rule.  See Whitlow v. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc., --- So. 3d ---, Case No....more

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Appellate Courts Applying  Florida’s “New” Summary Judgment Standard: Takeaways and Practice Pitfalls

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Just about two years ago, the Florida Supreme Court essentially adopted the federal summary judgment standard.  This was a major change for Florida, given that movants no longer had to disprove the other side’s case...more

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The Multiple Issues Surrounding Medicare and Past Damages

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What amount of past medical expenses can a plaintiff present to the jury when he or she is a Medicare recipient? The short answer: only the amount of past medical expenses the plaintiff is obligated to pay, not the gross...more

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Federalizing Fla.'s State Court Swamp—Big Changes Are Coming to State's Civil Litigation

Litigating in Florida state court can be a slog. Cases move slowly, discovery can be a hassle, and scheduling is sometimes a headache. Yet judges aren’t to blame—Florida trial courts are overloaded and under-resourced. ...more

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Deal or No Deal: The Florida Supreme Court clarifies what it takes for an offer of judgment to be deemed accepted

Recently, the Florida Supreme Court resolved an interdistrict conflict between the decision of the Second District Court of Appeal in Suarez Trucking FL Corp. v. Souders, 311 So. 3d 263, 272 (Fla. 2d DCA 2020) and the...more

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