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Product Liability

Navigating the Shift: Florida’s Comparative Negligence Jury Instructions After HB 837

In March 2023, House Bill 837 was signed into law, passing sweeping tort reform aimed...

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Product Liability

New AI Rule, Old Standard: Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 Aims to Apply Daubert Standard to AI-Generated Evidence

In response to the rapidly increasing presence of AI-generated outputs in litigation, on June 10,...

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Casualty Litigation

What Constitutes Spoliation of Video Evidence?

On March 12, 2025, in the lawsuit Wal Mart Stores East, LP v. Pineda, Florida’s...

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Casualty Litigation

A New Era of Litigation: The Florida Supreme Court’s 2025 Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure

Amendments Align Florida Rules with Federal Standards and Attempt Greater Efficiency On January 1, 2025,...

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Casualty Litigation

A Quick Note Regarding Surveillance Reports in Florida

In Florida, if you want to use surveillance footage at trial, you have to provide...

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Casualty Litigation

No Sea Changes to See Here in 2023 Amendment to Rule 702

New Amendment Reiterates and Reinforces the Existing Standard for Admissibility of Expert Testimony On December...

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Casualty Litigation

How Florida’s New Comparative Fault Laws Can Help QSRs Reduce Liability Risk

In the highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry, fast-food chains are continually looking for an edge...

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Casualty Litigation

Florida High Court Gave Bars a Big Win, But There Are Additional Ways to Reduce Liability Risk  

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on...

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Professional Liability

Into the Void: The Defense of Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction

Subject matter jurisdiction describes the power and author­ity to adjudicate a case, and to enter...

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Casualty Litigation

Florida Supreme Court Says Permissive Language of Florida PIP Statute and Policy Provisions Dictate Payment of Medical Expenses by Insurers

In Florida, personal injury protection (PIP) coverage limits reimbursement of medical charges to 80% of...

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