Product Liability
Litigating in Foreign Jurisdictions Vs. in Florida
Featuring Michael Holt, Miami Office
U.S.-based product manufacturers and service providers routinely do business throughout Latin America. This subjects them to potential legal problems in the event of a product failure or other accident. The claimant may initiate litigation in a foreign country but quite often, the defendant finds itself litigating in one of Florida's state or federal courts. This situation presents a labyrinth of critical decisions the defendant must make early in the litigation.
[MORE]Labor & Employment
Employers, Employees and Social Media
Featuring Brian Hayden, Tallahassee Office
As more companies embrace social media, conflicts and questions on a variety of issues are bound to arise. Tallahassee attorney Brian Hayden points out some things that businesses should consider before encouraging employees to engage in social media.
[MORE]Commercial & IP
Standard Mutual Waiver of Consequential Damages
Featuring Timothy Bench, Orlando Office
When one party breaches a construction contract, the primary form of relief available is monetary damages. There are two general types of damages – ‘direct or general’ damages and ‘indirect or consequential’ damages. A commonly utilized component of many owner-contractor contracts is the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A201 General Conditions form, which includes a mutual waiver of consequential damages. Tim Bench, an attorney at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, points out some of the dangers of incorporating this standard waiver in contracts.
[MORE]Insurance
Personal Injury Cases on a Global Scale: Requesting Information from Medical Providers, Physicians, and Employers in Other Countries
Featuring Allan Rotlewicz, Miami Office
Personal injury cases often require defending counsel to review a plaintiff’s medical and employment records to ensure that the injury in question is not a result of a preexisting condition or previous injury. But when the plaintiff has lived or worked in another country, things can become complicated. Allan Rotlewicz answers questions about legal processes for obtaining information from overseas.
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