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Litigation & Appeals

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Recent Updates to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

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Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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3 hours
Patrick Montoya
G. Ware Cornell
Markus Kamberger
With Patrick S. Montoya from Bryson, Harris, Suciu & DeMay + 2 others
Recorded December 17, 2024
Product ID 100210

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Overview

Your Guide to Florida's Civil Procedure Updates

Join us for an insightful exploration of the latest updates to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, where we unravel the complexities of recent amendments that are reshaping civil litigation. This course will provide you with essential strategies to adapt your practice to these changes, from new summary judgment procedures to new discovery guidelines. Through engaging discussions and hypotheticals, you'll gain practical insights that will empower you to navigate the evolving legal landscape with confidence. Elevate your advocacy skills and ensure your practice stays ahead of the curve - register today!

  • Examine a general overview of Rules that are changing in 2025 and the reasons for those changes.
  • Deep-dive into Rules affecting case management and discovery.
  • Learn practical implications relating to changes in summary judgment procedures.
  • Review hypotheticals and learn how the new Rules work in practice.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. General Overview of Recent Amendments
  2. Practical Implications and Case Studies
  3. In-Depth Analysis of Specific Rule Changes

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Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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  1. General Overview of Recent Amendments

    1. Background and Rationale for Rule Updates
    2. Key Changes Effective January 1, 2025
      1. Rule 1.200: Case Management Tracks (Streamlined, General, Complex)
      2. Rule 1.202: Duty to Confer Before Filing Non-Dispositive Motions
      3. Rule 1.280: Proportionality In Discovery and Initial Disclosures
    3. Proposals Which May Alter the Rules: Looking Past 2025

  2. Practical Implications and Case Studies

    1. Continuances and Summary Judgments
    2. Analysis of Changes to Rules 1.440, 1.460, and 1.510
      1. “At Issue” Rule Is Eliminated
      2. Continuances: Criteria and Limitations
      3. New Deadlines and Procedures Pertaining to Summary Judgment Motions
    3. Hypothetical Scenarios
      1. Applying the New Rules in Practice
      2. Strategies for Compliance and Effective Case Management

  3. In-Depth Analysis of Specific Rule Changes

    1. Detailed Discussion on Rule 1.200 and Its Subsections
      1. Case Management Orders and Deadlines
      2. Modifications and Extensions of Deadlines
      3. Case Management Conferences and Their Importance
    2. Examination of Rule 1.280 Updates
      1. Proportionality in discovery
      2. Initial and Supplemental Disclosures
      3. Impact on Litigation Strategy

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Patrick S Montoya
Patrick S.
Montoya
Bryson, Harris, Suciu & DeMay
G. Ware Cornell Jr.
G. Ware
Cornell, Jr.
Cornell & Associates, P.A.
Markus M Kamberger
Markus M.
Kamberger
Bryson Harris Suciu & DeMay, PLLC
Speaker bio
Patrick S Montoya

Patrick S. Montoya

Bryson, Harris, Suciu & DeMay
Patrick Montoya

is a senior partner in the Miami law firm of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC with multiple multi-million dollar verdicts to his credit. His practice areas include class action, wrongful death, complex commercial litigation, product liability, medical malpractice and general personal injury litigation. Mr. Montoya served as an instructor in the University of Miami Paralegal Program and as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law in the legal research and writing program. He is former president of the Miami Chapter of the American Inns of Court and currently is on the Board of Directors for the Dade County Bar Association. Mr. Montoya frequently lectures for The Florida Bar and other professional groups at continuing legal education programs related to products liability, electronic discovery, medical malpractice, ethical, discovery issues, and other issues related to his practice. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, and the Dade County and American bar associations. Mr. Montoya earned his B.A. degree from Davidson College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.

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G. Ware Cornell Jr.

G. Ware Cornell, Jr.

Cornell & Associates, P.A.
G. Ware Cornell

is a board-certified civil trial lawyer and circuit mediator in Weston, Florida where he primarily practices employment and personal injury law with the firm of Cornell & Associates, P.A. He is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and is listed in Super Lawyers. Mr. Cornell served as the first senior law clerk for U.S. District Judge William M. Hoeveler in the Southern District of Florida. He is a graduate of Emory University School of Law.

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Markus M Kamberger

Markus M. Kamberger

Bryson Harris Suciu & DeMay, PLLC
Markus Kamberger

is of senior counsel at Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida. Mr. Kamberger's legal practice focuses on personal injury, products liability, commercial litigation, and class action litigation. He earned his B.A. degree from Florida International University and his J.D. degree from Florida International University College of Law.

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