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New Year, New Florida Summary Judgment Standard

It’s Time to Adapt Your Litigation Strategy to a More Flexible Summary Judgment Standard On...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida’s 3rd DCA Analyzes Whether a Public Adjuster Who Receives Contingency Fee can Act as a “Disinterested” Appraiser

Is it possible for a public adjuster to be considered disinterested in the outcome of...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Eleventh Circuit Ruling Interpreting “Direct Physical Loss” is a Win for Insurers and Could Impact Coronavirus Business Interruption Claims

The Takeaway As coronavirus business interruption claims continue to be filed and make their way...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida 3rd DCA Clarifies Duties of Insurance Carriers for Policy Change Notifications to Insureds

On June 2, 2020, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal put insurers on notice...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Impact of Florida’s New Assignment of Benefits Law: HB 7065

On April 26, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida House Bill 7065....

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

3 Ways Insurance Companies Can Navigate the Surge of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims

The global health emergency caused by COVID-19 has either disrupted or completely interrupted business operations...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

COVID-19: Insurance Companies Should Expect a Surge of Claims

As the spread of COVID-19 decimates private enterprises across the United States, many businesses  expect...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida House Bill 301 Brings Good News for Insurance Companies

For insurance companies doing business in the state, Florida House Bill 301 offers changes that...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida’s 5th DCA Allows Carrier to Compel Appraisal When Covered Loss Is Under Deductible

No payment? No problem ruled Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal a few weeks ago...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Four Things Insurance Companies Should Know About Florida House Bill 301

Florida House Bill 301—approved by the Florida Legislature in the 2019 Regular Session and signed...