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
1/23/2025
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Generative AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of legal and judicial practice, raising complex ethical questions that demand thoughtful regulation. Recognizing this, on August 29, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court took a...more
9/5/2024
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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
Consideration of ethical and professional issues raised by Florida attorneys use of AI, including the following:
- Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1 (01/19/24). (Copy to be provided for download.) Overview of the opinion...more
5/24/2024
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As a former Florida trial lawyer and judge who appreciates emerging technology, I admit that I had more than a little concern when The Florida Bar announced it was working on a new ethics opinion on generative AI. Generative...more
1/29/2024
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