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Florida's New Citation-Accuracy Rule: What Rule 2.515(d) Requires From Court Filers
Florida's statewide filing rule now makes every signer represent that cited authorities exist and are accurately cited, with express sanctions available after notice and an opportunity to be heard.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 153 min read


Federal Civil Rules 5, 5.2, 6, and 55 Enter Public Comment: What Litigants Should Watch
Proposed amendments concerning self-represented electronic filing, electronic service, privacy redactions, minors’ pseudonyms, and clerk-entered defaults are open for public comment through February 15, 2027. They are proposals—not current law.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 124 min read


Florida Series LLCs Are Now Available: What the New 2026 Law Changes
Florida’s Protected Series LLC Act took effect July 1, 2026, creating a new structure for separating assets and liabilities within one limited liability company.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 114 min read


Federal Evidence Rule 801 Is Scheduled to Change on December 1, 2026: Why Prior Inconsistent Statements Will Matter More
A scheduled amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence 801 would allow prior inconsistent statements admissible for impeachment to be considered substantively as well.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 93 min read


Federal Rule 16.1 and Multidistrict Litigation: What Florida Litigants Should Know in 2026
New Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 creates an early management framework for multidistrict litigation after transfer by the JPML.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 64 min read


Florida Supreme Court Changes Civil Filing and Time Rules Effective October 1, 2026
A September 3, 2026 Florida Supreme Court opinion amends Rules 1.080 and 1.090 effective October 1, 2026, clarifying filing references and retaining the good-cause requirement for extensions of time.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 52 min read


Corporate Transparency Act Reporting in 2026: What U.S. and Foreign Companies Need to Know
FinCEN’s August 2026 final rule exempts U.S. companies from BOI reporting, while certain foreign entities registered to do business in the United States may still have obligations.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 46 min read


Florida’s Minimum Wage Reaches $15 on September 30, 2026: An Employer Checklist
Florida’s minimum wage rises to $15.00 on September 30, 2026. Employers should update payroll, tipped wages, notices, overtime calculations, classifications, and contracts.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 36 min read


Florida Businesses That Missed the 2026 Annual Report Deadline: What Happens Next
Florida entities that missed the May 1, 2026 annual-report deadline are already late, but many still have a limited September window to avoid administrative dissolution or revocation.

Thomas Maniotis, Esq.
Sep 24 min read
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