abotaftl – Page 5

Chapter Mourns The Passing of Long-Time Member George Bunnell, Esq.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sunsentinel/name/george-bunnell-obituary?pid=199846836

Educational Resources for Clients and Students are available on the Supreme Court website. From videos to infographics, this is a valuable resource for lawyers who need to explain Florida’s Court system.

https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/About-the-Court/Educational-Resources

Jan

Read AOSC21-17, Amendment 1, “COVID019 Health and Safety Protocols and Emergency Operational Measures For Florida Appellate and Trial Courts,” dated July 29, 2021.

January 24, 2022abotaftlAnnouncements

The document also discusses Trial Court Proceedings (Page 11), Remote Civil and Criminal Jury Selection Proceedings and Trial Proceedings (Page 12), In-Person Trial Court Proceedings (Page 16), and Civil Case Management (Page 19). Read Here

Jan

New: Florida Supreme Court amends Rules 1.280 (General Provisions Governing Discovery) and 1.340 (Interrogatories to Parties). The Amendments become effective October 15, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

January 24, 2022abotaftlAnnouncements

Read here. (Posted 10.7.21).

Jan

New: 17th Judicial Circuit releases a new Uniform Trial Order; Section XI “Mandatory Mediation.” “Mediation must commence no later than 60 days prior to the Calendar Call.”

January 24, 2022abotaftlAnnouncements

Read here. (Posted 10.7.21)

New: Florida Bar News reports Supreme Court is considering “Wide-Ranging Changes Aimed at Streamlining Civil Cases.” (Posted 12/6/21).

https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/supreme-court-considers-wide-ranging-changes-aimed-at-streamlining-civil-cases/https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/supreme-court-considers-wide-ranging-changes-aimed-at-streamlining-civil-cases/

Jan

Chief Judge Jack Tutor is awarded the new Broward County Courthouse Courtroom

January 24, 2022abotaftlEvents

11/19/21- Chief Judge Jack Tutor is awarded the new Broward County Courthouse Courtroom, named in his honor. The Courtroom is the largest in the downtown Judicial Complex and is on the 17th Floor. The Judge also received a proclamation from the Broward County Commission recognizing November 19, 2021 as Chief Judge Jack Tutor Day for...

Jan

Chapter Mourns The Passing of Long-Time Member George Bunnell, Esq.

Educational Resources for Clients and Students are available on the Supreme Court website. From videos to infographics, this is a valuable resource for lawyers who need to explain Florida’s Court system.

Read AOSC21-17, Amendment 1, “COVID019 Health and Safety Protocols and Emergency Operational Measures For Florida Appellate and Trial Courts,” dated July 29, 2021.

New: Florida Supreme Court amends Rules 1.280 (General Provisions Governing Discovery) and 1.340 (Interrogatories to Parties). The Amendments become effective October 15, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.

New: 17th Judicial Circuit releases a new Uniform Trial Order; Section XI “Mandatory Mediation.” “Mediation must commence no later than 60 days prior to the Calendar Call.”

New: Florida Bar News reports Supreme Court is considering “Wide-Ranging Changes Aimed at Streamlining Civil Cases.” (Posted 12/6/21).

Chief Judge Jack Tutor is awarded the new Broward County Courthouse Courtroom

Covid 19 Resources

Rule 1.510 Updates

Cyber Security for Law Firms, Attorneys, Court Reporters and other Stakeholders

By