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DISMISSAL AFFIRMED AFTER PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL FAILS TO APPEAR AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE–TRIAL COURT WITHIN ITS RIGHTS TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING AN “ADVISORY OPINION” ON THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AND ON WHETHER COUNSEL’S ACTIONS MEET THE KOZEL FACTORS, COURT ADDRESSES UNPROFESSIONALISM AND “GOTCHA” TACTICS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FACE OF OPPOSING COUNSEL’S ILLNESS.
Jul 03rd, 2026 in by admin

Nguyen v. Williams, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D370 (Fla. 2d DCA Feb. 27, 2026): The trial court entered a uniform order setting trial and a pretrial conference in this negligence case arising from an automobile accident. The order expressly required…


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MERELY BECAUSE PARTY FILES A MOTION FOR COSTS EARLY, DOES NOT RENDER IT LEGALLY “PREMATURE.”
Jun 30th, 2026 in by admin

Kelly v. Cohen-Saban, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D351 (Fla. 4th DCA Feb. 25, 2026): The trial court denied the prevailing party’s motion for costs (without prejudice) because the party filed the motion prematurely, before the entry of final judgment. The…


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