Commercial Litigation

Recent Developments in Florida Business Dispute Resolution

Florida business disputes are demanding earlier, sharper decisions For many Florida companies, the most consequential phase of a business dispute now comes before the case has fully taken shape. That is not just a matter of litigation style. It reflects a procedural environment that has become more structured and less forgiving. Effective January 1, 2025, Florida adopted significant civil procedure amendments that include initial discovery disclosures, a duty to supplement, proportional discovery, and more active case management.1 Those changes have…