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Casualty Litigation

Premises Liability Concerns as Hotels Re-Open in the Wake of COVID-19

COVID-19 has ravaged the economy, with the hospitality industry feeling especially compromised. Fear of community...

Casualty Litigation

4th DCA Draws the Line Between Foreseeable and Unforeseeable Acts in Premises Liability

On January 15, 2020, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal in Bryan v. Galley Maid...

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Casualty Litigation

Political Affiliations and Jury Selection: Using Social Media and Voir Dire to Impact Juror Selection and Outcomes

With today’s ever-changing political climate, a juror’s political affiliation is an important factor to consider...

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Casualty Litigation

Using Vicarious Liability to Defeat Employer Negligence Claims

In lawsuits involving commercial trucking accidents, plaintiffs frequently sue the driver’s employer for vicarious liability...

Casualty Litigation

COVID-19 General Liability Concerns for Restaurants and Bars as Florida Enters Phase 2

On June 3, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida (exclusive of some South Florida...

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Casualty Litigation

4th DCA Declines to Impose Duty of Care on Security Company Employer of Pulse Nightclub Shooter

Security companies may be liable for criminal acts committed by their security guards while on...

Casualty Litigation

4th DCA Reinforces Burden is on Plaintiff to Prove Actual or Constructive Notice in Slip and Falls

A recent Fourth District Court of Appeal ruling illustrates how defendants in premises liability cases...

Casualty Litigation

Nuts and Bolts of Florida’s Seatbelt Defense

Florida is a popular destination for vacations and second homes.  When a Canadian is involved...

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Casualty Litigation

Find Your Footing: Don’t Stumble When it Comes to Slip-and-Fall Claims

Some regard slip-and-fall claims as nuisance litigation and often make billboard plaintiffs’ lawyers the butt...

Commercial Litigation

INSIGHT: Florida Embraces Daubert Standard – Key Takeaways for Expert Testimony

This article was originally published by Bloomberg Law on July 5, 2019.  Florida’s top court...