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Well, generally speaking, it doesn’t change what process servers are doing for the most part. Things like service of initial pleadings/summons, subpoenas, etc. seem to be excluded from this new rule. The specific wording of Rule 2.516(a), Fla. R. Jud. Admin., reads: (a) Service; When Required. Unless the court otherwise orders, or a statute or supreme court administrative order specifies a […]
» Read moreThank you to Kathy Ambrose for forwarding along this information: The Supreme Court has amended the rules of court to require mandatory service of documents between attorneys (and pro se parties who opt in) by email. http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/2012/sc10-2101.pdf You do not have to mail hard copies if you have served by email, but you can (but still have to email). They […]
» Read moreEffective July 1, 2012 and pursuant to the Florida Supreme Court decision dated June 21, 2012 there are new rules concerning service of documents on another party. According to the new rule 2.516, all documents required or permitted to be served on another party must be served by e-mail. Upon appearing in a proceeding a lawyer must designate a primary e-mail address, and […]
» Read moreDo you often record deeds, mortgages, lis pendens or other documents in the Official Record Books of Palm Beach County? Save time with Clerk-Culator, a free recording fee calculator from the Clerk & Comptroller’s office. This easy-to-use app helps calculate the recording fees, doc stamps, and other fees for recording your document. Palm Beach County has released their “Clerk-Culator” app […]
» Read moreThe Florida Bar is sending out renewal fee statements by May 25, 2012 to your address of record. It is your obligation to keep your address up to date. Please make sure you keep your record address updated with any changes as this is the address to which all communications from the Bar are mailed. You can change your address […]
» Read moreReminder, on January 1, 2012 some important changes went into effect regarding Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.720 (Mediation Procedures). Specifically: 1. Generally, a party or its representative with full authority to settle must appear. However, governmental entities subject to the sunshine law may appear by a representative “with full authority to negotiate on behalf of the entity and recommend […]
» Read moreDon’t forget that an increase in the PACER fees from .08 cents per page to .10 cents per page will take effect on April 1, 2012. Also, PACER users who accrue less than $15 of charges in a quarterly billing cycle will not be charged. This is up from $10 per quarter. Join the Forum discussion on this post
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