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Eleventh Circuit, Error, Federal Rules, Florida Appellate Procedure

Eleventh Circuit Says No Benefits Under RESPA If You Address Your Mail Incorrectly

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August 21, 2017

An easily-avoidable technical mistake obliterates a homeowner's RESPA claim against his mortgage servicer.

Florida Appellate Procedure, Florida's Second DCA

The Clerk of Court is Not the Best Bailee for Your Negotiable Instrument, Second DCA Holds

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August 14, 2017

The Second District last week reversed a judgment of foreclosure because the servicer could not establish it was the holder or nonholder in possession of a Note via possession by the clerk of court.

Electronic Filing and Service, Florida Appellate Procedure, In the News, SCOTUS

Supreme Court E-Filing to Begin Nov. 13, 2017

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August 4, 2017

Last week we reported that the Supreme Court of the United…

Eleventh Circuit, Judges and Justices

Newsom Confirmed for Eleventh Circuit Vacancy

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August 2, 2017

The Senate yesterday, in a 66-31 vote, confirmed Birmingham…

Eleventh Circuit, Eleventh Circuit Rules, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Florida Appellate Procedure

Eleventh Circuit Amended Rules Go Into Effect Today With Minor Changes

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August 1, 2017

Amendments go into effect today, August 1, 2017, for six…

Administrative Orders, Florida Appellate Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, Florida's First DCA, Motions Practice, Time

First District Court of Appeal Requests Comments on Stipulated Extensions

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July 31, 2017

The First District Court of Appeal is considering joining the…

In the News, iPad for Appellate Advocacy, Just for Fun, SCOTUS

Supreme Court Overhauls Website

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July 27, 2017

Changes are in store for the website of the Supreme Court…

Appeals 101, Florida's Third DCA, Jurisdiction, Notice of Appeal, Rendition

Timing is Everything With Your Notice of Appeal

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July 18, 2017

Seeking and receiving an amendment to your final judgment does not toll or alter the time to file a notice of appeal, the Third District recently confirmed.

Appeals 101, Rehearing and Reconsideration

Appeals 101: When Can you Seek Rehearing in a State Court Appeal?

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May 24, 2017

Got a decision from a Florida District Court of Appeal and want to seek rehearing, reconsideration, or clarification? Here's what you need to know about the process.

Attorney's Fees and Costs, Florida's Second DCA

Second DCA holds you can get “fees for fees”—if it is in your contract

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April 14, 2017

The language of an attorney fee provision in a contract can provide for an award of attorney's fees for litigating the amount of fees.

Appeals 101, Electronic Filing and Service, Florida's Second DCA

Register Now for Second District eDCA Access

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February 24, 2017

Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal is now accepting…

Administrative Orders, Appeals 101, Bar Activities, Electronic Filing and Service, Florida's Second DCA, Record on Appeal

Second DCA to Switch to eDCA System

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February 15, 2017

At this Morning’s State of the Second DCA CLE, Clerk Mary Beth…

Error, Evidence, Florida's Second DCA, Preservation

Evidence Rules Matter: Best Evidence Rule and Hearsay Require Reversal

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January 27, 2017

In an appellate victory for DPW Legal, the Second District Court…

Florida Appellate Procedure

Judge Lawson Appointed to Florida Supreme Court

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December 16, 2016

Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed Fifth District Court…

Appeals 101, Eleventh Circuit, Eleventh Circuit Rules, Rule Changes

Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Tighten Word Limits and Ditch Mail Days for Electronic Service

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December 1, 2016

A series of amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure…

Administrative Orders, Appeals 101, Florida Appellate Procedure, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Florida's Fifth DCA, Florida's Fourth DCA, Florida's Third DCA, Jurisdiction, Notice of Appeal, Time

How Are Deadlines Affected When the Courts Close Due to Weather?

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October 5, 2016

Three Florida Appellate Courts have announced closures so…

Administrative Orders, Appeals 101, Notice of Appeal

New Court Filing Convenience Fees

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June 30, 2016

The Florida state court e-filing portal is increasing the convenience…

Florida Appellate Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Jurisdiction, Writs and Petitions

Voluntary Dismissal Leads to (almost) Writ of Prohibition

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April 29, 2016

The Third District recently confirmed that a trial court loses…

President's Day Counts in Florida

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February 15, 2016

He's the Father of our Country, but his birthday is not a holiday…

Eleventh Circuit, Eleventh Circuit Rules, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Florida Appellate Procedure, Rule Changes

Eleventh Circuit Amends Rules on Extensions, Disclosures, and Admissions

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January 25, 2016

The 11th Circuit will now allow a first request for extension…

Florida Appellate Procedure

Oral Argument: Peterson v Flare Fittings

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January 11, 2016

I've talked about how to prepare for oral argument before,…