June 11, 2024
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June 4, 2024
The law clerk program is led by Jennifer Remy-Estorino and Nicole Wulwick from our Miami office, and Maegan Bridwell from our Tampa office. They focus on recruiting highly-motivated law students with top academic credentials to be paired with a mentor who provides opportunities for hands-on experiences alongside shareholders and associates. The program’s goal is to empower students to develop skills that will be critical in transitioning from the classroom to the courtroom. The experiences they receive will serve as a cornerstone to their career, hopefully here with the KD family.
Successful summer clerks are considered for associate positions upon graduation and bar admission. For more information about our program, please contact careers@kubickidraper.com.
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May 28, 2024
The organization was formed to recognize the industry's best advocates and have them join to support the retention of trial by jury, professionalism, and ethics. Membership is by invitation only and involves a rigorous screening process that considers the individual's ability, experience, accomplishments and ethical standards as assessed by trial lawyers and judges. For more information, please visit www.isob.com.
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May 24, 2024
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May 23, 2024
This program involves collaboration between the St. Thomas law students and the Law Magnet Program at Miami Carol City High School. Under the guidance of Asiah Wolfolk-Manning, lead teacher for the law magnet program, St. Thomas law students assisted the high school participants in developing trial techniques in preparation for their final exam which is the Spring Mock Trial Competition. Students played the roles of state attorney, defense attorney, expert witness, and lay witness. In addition, there were several Florida attorneys, former judges, and Palermo Mentorship alumni who served as judges for the competition.
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May 21, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Transition is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those who have been incarcerated to find employment, rebuild their lives, and have a successful transition back into society.
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May 3, 2024
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April 29, 2024
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April 18, 2024
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March 26, 2024
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March 19, 2024
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March 5, 2024
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February 16, 2024
Dismissal Affirmed When Assignment of Property Insurance Benefits Fails to Strictly Comply with § 627.7152(2)
In Gale Force Roofing & Rest., LLC v. Am. Integrity Ins. Co., No. 2D22-4104 (Fla. 2d DCA Feb. 16, 2024), the Second DCA considered whether dismissal of a complaint was proper based on the AOB’s failure to “[c]ontain a provision that allows the assignor to rescind the assignment agreement without a penalty or fee by submitting a written notice of rescission” as required by § 627.7152(2)(a)2, Fla. Stat. (2021) (emphasis added). While the AOB contained some of these terms in different provisions, the Court concluded that its failure to contain a single provision setting forth each and every term made the AOB unenforceable. Specifically, while the AOB allowed for rescission, it did not permit rescission by submitting “a written notice.” And while it mentioned that rescission would be without a “penalty,” it did not also mention a “fee.” This decision supports filing a motion to dismiss in property insurance cases filed by an assignee if the AOB does not contain a single provision parroting the exact wording of the statute. View the opinion here.
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February 16, 2024
Split Among District Courts Regarding Whether Property Insurance Presuit Notice Requirement Applies Retroactively
In Cantens v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, No. 3D22-0917 (Fla. 3d DCA Feb. 14, 2024), the Third District aligned itself with the Fourth District, holding that the presuit notice requirement for property insurance claims applies retroactively. The presuit notice requirement was added in section 627.70152(3)(a), Fla. Stat. (2021), which was effective on July 1, 2021. The statute says it “applies exclusively to all suits arising under a residential or commercial property insurance policy.” The Third District found that this language intended for retroactive application to policies issued before July 1, 2021. The court also ruled that, because the statute was procedural in nature, retroactive application was constitutional. In so doing, the court certified conflict with the Sixth District. Circuit courts will be required to follow the precedent in their district, but the argument should still be preserved in the Sixth District. View the opinion here.
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January 18, 2024
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January 11, 2024
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January 4, 2024
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January 4, 2024
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October 19, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Marlene DeTour, one of our regional managers, has been honored with the CFCALA Presidents' Council Award for Professionalism. This accolade stands as a testament to Marlene's dedication and proficiency in legal administration, and we take great pride in having her as a vital part of our team.
Please join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to her!
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