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House Bill 837: Big Change to Florida’s Motor Vehicle No-Fault (PIP) Law: Attorney’s Fees

On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law making...

Phoebe Thomas
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Casualty Litigation

The Multiple Issues Surrounding Medicare and Past Damages

What amount of past medical expenses can a plaintiff present to the jury when he...

Jaime Reitz
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Product Liability

Florida Tort Reform Now Law: Effective Upon Governor’s Signature

Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law this morning after the Florida Legislature passed...

Devin M. Topper
Steven I. Klein
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida’s Most Comprehensive Tort Reform in Decades and What it Means for Insurers and Bad Faith Law

This morning Governor Ron DeSantis signed the reforms compiled in Senate Bill 236 and House...

Brett M. Carey
Alexander A. Melvin
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Casualty Litigation

New Florida Tort Reform Law’s Impact on Negligent Security Litigation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law this morning with the effective...

Joseph M. Tracy
Justin M. Guido, CIPP/US
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Casualty Litigation

Florida Supreme Court Could Finally Provide Clarity on Payment of Medical Expenses by Insurers under Florida PIP Statute

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in the case of Allstate...

Kaitlyn Chomin
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Product Liability

Potential Changes on the Horizon: Florida Legislature Proposing Significant Tort Reform

The 2023 Session of the Florida Legislature will involve a number of significant proposed bills,...

Devin M. Topper
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Casualty Litigation

A Look at Florida’s Recent Supreme Court Decision on Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Cases

In a recent 5-1 decision, the Florida Supreme Court struck down a $16 million punitive...

Brittney Polo
Casualty Litigation

A Look Back at the Transitory Foreign Substance Statute

On July 1, 2010, the law governing transitory foreign substance cases shifted dramatically after section...

Jennifer Smith Thomas
Assita Toure
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Casualty Litigation

Understanding what Medical Bills the Jury Sees: A Primer on Florida Law for Risk Managers

One of the most important factors in determining the valuation of a general liability/personal injury...

Jennifer Smith Thomas
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