Rules Governing Electronic Appendices and Records Amended to Ease Readability
Appellate Rules changes effective October 1, 2017 are largely designed to update the rules to comport with the realities of producing and easily reading electronic appendices and records.
Eleventh Circuit Says No Benefits Under RESPA If You Address Your Mail Incorrectly
An easily-avoidable technical mistake obliterates a homeowner's RESPA claim against his mortgage servicer.
The Clerk of Court is Not the Best Bailee for Your Negotiable Instrument, Second DCA Holds
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.
Supreme Court E-Filing to Begin Nov. 13, 2017
Last week we reported that the Supreme Court of the United…
Newsom Confirmed for Eleventh Circuit Vacancy
The Senate yesterday, in a 66-31 vote, confirmed Birmingham…
Eleventh Circuit Amended Rules Go Into Effect Today With Minor Changes
Amendments go into effect today, August 1, 2017, for six…
First District Court of Appeal Requests Comments on Stipulated Extensions
The First District Court of Appeal is considering joining the…
Supreme Court Overhauls Website
Changes are in store for the website of the Supreme Court…
Timing is Everything With Your Notice of Appeal
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:Â When Can you Seek Rehearing in a State Court Appeal?
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.
Second DCA holds you can get “fees for feesâ€â€”if it is in your contract
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.
Register Now for Second District eDCA Access
Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal is now accepting…
Second DCA to Switch to eDCA System
At this Morning’s State of the Second DCA CLE, Clerk Mary…
Evidence Rules Matter: Best Evidence Rule and Hearsay Require Reversal
In an appellate victory for DPW Legal, the Second District Court…
Judge Lawson Appointed to Florida Supreme Court
Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed Fifth District Court…
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Tighten Word Limits and Ditch Mail Days for Electronic Service
A series of amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure…
How Are Deadlines Affected When the Courts Close Due to Weather?
Three Florida Appellate Courts have announced closures so…
New Court Filing Convenience Fees
The Florida state court e-filing portal is increasing the convenience…
Voluntary Dismissal Leads to (almost) Writ of Prohibition
The Third District recently confirmed that a trial court loses…
President’s Day Counts in Florida
He's the Father of our Country, but his birthday is not a holiday…
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