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Commercial Litigation

Navigating Florida’s Little FTC Act

Florida’s consumer protection legislation was designed to complement the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) work by...

Commercial Litigation

Proposed Florida Law H.B. 587 Seeks Fairness in Plaintiff Recoveries on Claims for Medical Expenses

On February 1, 2013, Florida Representative, Dave Hood (R–Daytona Beach), filed H.B. 587,[1] a bill...

Commercial Litigation

Price Inflation Damages Under the FDUTPA

The purpose of any class action is to allow one plaintiff to prove the claims...

Commercial Litigation

Macy’s Sues Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia over J.C. Penney’s Deal

Claiming a breach of contract, Macy’s sued Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. after the latter...

Commercial Litigation

Retailers Sue the Federal Reserve to Lower Debit Fees

Retailers have filed suit to press the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System...

Commercial Litigation

Is There Coverage Under A Bankrupt Defendant's Liability Policy Where A Self-Insured Retention Has Not Been, And Will Not Be, Satisfied?

Increasingly in today’s economy, Florida attorneys are finding themselves handling litigation for or against parties...

Toxic Torts

Pest Control Contract Provisions Regarding Attorney’s Fees: Still A Useful Tool?

Like other businesses, most pest control companies require their customers to sign a contract in...

Commercial Litigation

Class Actions Under the Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

Originally published in the 2010 Fall issue of FDCC Quarterly. View article

Toxic Torts

Federal Preemption after Wyeth v. Levine

Originally published in DRI In-House Defense Quarterly, Summer 2009 View article

Commercial Litigation

Debt Collectors Beware – Are You Seeking to Collect A Time Barred Debt?

Debt collectors can be liable for actual and statutory damages under the Fair Debt Collection...