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Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law on March 24, 2023, enacting sweeping changes to civil litigation in the state. The new law touches on issues ranging from attorney’s fees to negligence standards to bad faith claims, and
Our team recently presented several webinars on how to use examinations under oath (“EUOs”) effectively, particularly in attempting to resolve coverage questions surrounding residency and regular use of vehicles. Here are five takeaways from the presentations to help you determine
With the increase in roadway construction comes an increase in roadway claims. Whether you are dealing with a pedestrian injured in or near a construction site or a vehicle that bulldozed its way into a bulldozer, there are many key
Occasionally, product manufacturers find themselves defending the often overly-pleaded and rarely-proven fraud-based claim under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”). FDUTPA claims are typically pleaded in an effort to leverage exposure to attorneys’ fees. With the right
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Have you ever wondered what compels a person to become a lawyer? After all, the hours are long, the stakes can be high, and the stress is real. Maybe it’s the money, or perhaps the notoriety that may come with
Our team presented a webinar on the importance of understanding the disadvantages and advantages of when maritime law applies to a case as opposed to state law. Here are five takeaways from the presentation to help you navigate these type
With so much litigation in the first-party property arena, courts are taking a stronger, more conservative look at a prevailing party’s attorneys’ fees pursuant to section 627.428, Florida Statutes, and whether those claims entitle counsel to a contingency fee multiplier.
More and more insureds (and their assignees) are suing over disputes involving the dollar amount of damage, the scope of damage, and/or partial denials of claims. This can lead to insurers incurring significant litigation expenses, including defense fees and costs,
As it becomes more commonplace to receive tender demands from general contractors (“GCs”), the analysis required continues to evolve. Gauging the strength (or validity) of one requires assessing a variety of factors. Below is a short, but by no means
