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The Florida Supreme Court agreed Thursday to amend a discovery rule to address a Civil Procedure Rules Committee concern about potential delays. The unanimous opinion adopts the committee’s proposed amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280 (Timing and Sequence of Discovery). More specifically, the ruling addresses wording in a sentence the court added as…

Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (FLMIC) has declared a dividend to be paid to qualifying policyholders during 2025. FLMIC was created by The Florida Bar during the professional liability insurance crisis of the 1980s. After creating the mutual company entity, assembling a board of directors, and hiring the staff, The Florida Bar unconditionally divested its…

The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its second session of the Leadership, Education and Development – better known as “L.E.A.D.” – program at the Miami offices of Bilzin Sumberg. “We are honored to facilitate this interactive session where an exchange of knowledge and perspectives can foster thoughtful dialogue on a variety of important…

Laura Boeckman, Lynn Drysdale, Miriam Soler Ramos, and James “Jim” Robinson have been appointed to the Funding Florida Legal Aid Board of Directors, with each appointment effective July 1 for a three-year term. Boeckman and Robinson were appointed by the Florida Supreme Court. Drysdale and Ramos were appointed by The Florida Bar. Two additional members…