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Commercial Litigation

COVID-19 Litigation: What Alabama Businesses Need to Know

It has been one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and during that time more...

Casualty Litigation

Florida Governor Signs COVID Liability Limitation Bill into Law

On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 72 into law, providing civil...

Government and Administrative

A Seizure by Any Other Name: US Supreme Court Affirms Centuries Old Rule Regarding the Use of Force and the Seizure of Criminal Suspects

In a divided opinion, the United States Supreme Court recently corrected the Tenth Circuit’s divergence...

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Casualty Litigation

A Quick Note About Florida PIP Setoffs Without PIP Insurance

Generally, Florida drivers are required to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance.  Fla.Stat. §...

Casualty Litigation

The Seven Privileges: Protecting Confidentiality of Florida Defendants

Litigation is intrusive. By filing a lawsuit, a personal injury plaintiff makes his private life...

Commercial Litigation

Third DCA Makes Rare Finding Against Arbitrability where Arbitration Clause is Present in Contract

On March 10, 2021, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal made a rare finding...

Employment and Labor

Biden Expected to Approve American Rescue Plan Act Within Next 72 Hours

Update: On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the bill into law, extending FFCRA’s payroll...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Fourth DCA Opines: When Insurance Policy Cancellation Requires Notification

In Svetlana Spielberg vs. Progressive Select Insurance Company, the Fourth District Court of Appeal confirmed...

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Education

SCOTUS 8-1: Student Has Standing in First Amendment Case Against College

In Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, 592 U.S. ___ (2021), the United States Supreme Court held that...

Professional Liability

Legislative Update: COVID-19 General Liability Legislation Passes First Key Vote

For most recent update, click here. Florida House Bill 7 (HB 7), Civil Liability for...