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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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How to Prove Liability in a Car Accident Case in Florida

The establishment of liability for a car accident can be more complicated than it typically appears. While responding police officers will often issue a citation to one of the drivers, for having caused the accident, law...more

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Florida Extends Apex Deposition Doctrine to Corporate Officers

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The Apex Deposition Doctrine (“ADD”) provides powerful protection against abusive discovery practices to high-ranking officials in public service and in private industry. ADD was designed and developed in Florida to prevent...more

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Florida Adopts the Apex Doctrine in the Corporate Context

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Late last month, the Florida Supreme Court codified into Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(h) the “apex doctrine” and declared the doctrine applies with equal force to high-ranking corporate and government officials....more

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Florida Adopts Apex Doctrine

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State High Court Provides New Avenue for Opposing Depositions of High-Level Corporate Officials - The Florida Supreme Court adopted new Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(h) adopting the “apex” doctrine in the corporate...more

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