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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

During these conferences, the court may address scheduling issues and, with reasonable notice, pending motions other than those for summary judgment or those requiring evidentiary hearings. Under the amended rule, the response must be served no later than 60 days after service of the motion for summary judgment.