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Casualty Litigation

Landowner’s Duty of Care in Florida, and the Special Case of Contractors

In a premises liability case, the landowner’s standard of care is determined by the category...

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Casualty Litigation

Florida Governor Signs COVID Liability Limitation Bill into Law

On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 72 into law, providing civil...

Casualty Litigation

A Quick Note About Florida PIP Setoffs Without PIP Insurance

Generally, Florida drivers are required to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance.  Fla.Stat. §...

Casualty Litigation

The Seven Privileges: Protecting Confidentiality of Florida Defendants

Litigation is intrusive. By filing a lawsuit, a personal injury plaintiff makes his private life...

Commercial Litigation

Third DCA Makes Rare Finding Against Arbitrability where Arbitration Clause is Present in Contract

On March 10, 2021, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal made a rare finding...

Casualty Litigation

Florida Car Accident Lawsuits: How to Apply the Brakes on Plaintiffs

Looking for the Most Generous County When a Canadian is sued in Florida, moving the...

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Commercial Litigation

Alabama Governor Signs Into Law an Act to Provide Businesses Some Protection from COVID Litigation Claims

On February 12, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Act No. 2021-4 into law.  The...

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Commercial Litigation

Proposed Florida Legislation Sets Out to Curb COVID Litigation and Frivolous Claims, Protect Businesses

On January 6th, lawmakers in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate introduced identical bills...

Commercial Litigation

New Year, New Florida Summary Judgment Standard

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

Commercial Litigation

Video Evidence Sets the Stage for Florida’s Highest Court to Expand Summary Judgment Opportunities

What is at Stake? One of the most important differences between the Florida and Federal...

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