Recently, a law firm in Florida released an internal memorandum in which it outlined new procedures. Specifically, the memo stated that management wanted to “make it unequivocally clear that [the firm will not be not be giving an inch to [insurance] carriers ever again. Not one inch.”

The memo also informed attorneys that extensions and continuances to opposing counsel in insurance litigation would no longer be granted: “Specifically, as a matter of policy we will not be granting any extensions of any sort moving forward for any reason. They can figure it out or file a motion. Under no circumstances will we be agreeing to any continuances, discovery extensions or request to extend deadline to answer complaints. Red line rules.”