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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should.

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Proposed Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure: A Brief Guide to Possible Changes in 2025

Jimerson Firm

Continuances Governed by Rule 1.460 : The amended rule explicitly states that motions for trial continuances in complex cases are governed by Rule 1.460, which has been substantially revised to discourage continuances and establish stricter requirements for their granting. All comments must be filed by August 6, 2024.