Differentiated case management (DCM) is not a new concept; however, recent changes in Florida law have profoundly affected the need to apply the concept and in turn has expanded the need for the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in civil cases in Florida. The changes began during the COVID-19 lockdown with the Florida Supreme Court's administrative order designed to aid the courts in dealing with the backlog of cases caused by the lockdown and included recommendations from a workgroup which had been created to address the issues.