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The Gatekeeper Rule: Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.202
In Florida, most practitioners have experienced a local rule or administrative order requiring the parties to “meet and confer” on any non-dispositive motion prior to scheduling a hearing. The local “meet and confer” requirement was a gatekeeper to the court, and perhaps more importantly, an obstacle to moving a case forward. In an effort “[t]o […]
57.105 Motion for Sanctions: Now What?!
Most Florida attorneys are aware of Florida Statute § 57.105 and the initial procedure through which one party may seek to have a non-meritorious claim, defense, or action withdrawn or dismissed by the opposing party. The statute provides: (1) Upon the court’s initiative or motion of any party, the court shall award a reasonable attorney’s […]
Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
November 7, 2024 — Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 9 practice areas, Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms included in the […]
Punitive Damages: The Exception And Not The Rule
The Third District Court of Florida recently reversed a trial court’s nonfinal order allowing a Plaintiff to amend her complaint to assert claims for punitive damages after determining the Plaintiff failed to proffer sufficient evidence to support a reasonable basis for recovery of such damages. McLane Foodservice Inc. et al, v. Wool, 49 Fla. L. […]
Notices of Commencement for Florida Construction Jobs
Except for certain exempt improvements,[1] the recording of a notice of commencement must precede the commencement of construction to improve real property. See Edwin Taylor Corporation v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys., Inc., 311 So. 3d 139 (Fla. 2d DCA 2020). The notice of commencement itself serves two purposes. First, it serves to protect the owner […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Noche Buena
Every culture has traditions, but none is more special in Hispanic culture than Noche Buena. Noche Buena translates to “the good night,” and it is celebrated every Christmas Eve with family. The origins of Noche Buena stem from Spanish settlers in the New World’s Catholic tradition of celebrating the birth of Jesus on December 24. […]
Important Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
The Supreme Court of Florida recently released opinions implementing critical changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Generally, these changes relate to many aspects of case management, such as scheduling, pleadings, and discovery. One of these changes will have a particularly significant impact on defendants and how they must assert affirmative defenses. On June […]
Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers®
We are pleased to announce that three members of the Taylor Day Law team were recognized as 2024 Florida Super Lawyers; two were named Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process where each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The […]
Taylor Day Law Welcomes Four Attorneys To Staff
NATHANIEL K. CARR was born in Charleston, West Virginia and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University where he majored in Political Science. While attending WVU, Nate was a member of the varsity swimming program where he participated in the NCAA Division I Championships, US Open, and United States Olympic Trials. He then went […]