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Civil Litigation
Florida Civil Procedure Rule 1.200 Trial Period Reset Takes Effect January 1, 2027
On October 15, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court amended Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(h). Starting January 1, 2027, when a case does not reach trial in the set period, the court must consider the availability of the parties when it sets a new trial period.
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Civil Litigation
Florida Rule Changes for Nonparty Records Subpoenas Take Effect January 1, 2027
A Florida Supreme Court opinion changes how records subpoenas to people and businesses outside a lawsuit work starting January 1, 2027. Here is what the new objection rules mean if you receive a subpoena or need records from a nonparty.
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Civil Litigation
Florida Civil Procedure Rule Changes Take Effect January 1, 2027: Discovery, Subpoenas, and Court Forms
The Supreme Court of Florida amended several civil procedure rules and forms effective January 1, 2027. Here is how the changes to damages disclosures, discovery signatures, subpoena service, and common court forms may affect your case.
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