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Professional Liability

Appellate Court: Public Medical Center within University System has Sovereign Immunity from Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that one factor...

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Casualty Litigation

Premises Liability Concerns as Hotels Re-Open in the Wake of COVID-19

COVID-19 has ravaged the economy, with the hospitality industry feeling especially compromised. Fear of community...

Securities and Financial Services

Prepping for SEC Reg BI Exams: What ‘Good-Faith’ Compliance Efforts Look Like

Regulators won’t demand perfect compliance right away, but firms need to show that they’re working...

Government and Administrative

Social Unrest, the COVID-19 Pandemic and School-Required Masks: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

With many public schools back in session, there is a new must-have accessory for students:...

Education

The Battle to Reopen Florida’s Schools Continues

The FEA won round one of an almost certain battle that will head to the...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Eleventh Circuit Ruling Interpreting “Direct Physical Loss” is a Win for Insurers and Could Impact Coronavirus Business Interruption Claims

The Takeaway As coronavirus business interruption claims continue to be filed and make their way...

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Commercial Litigation

A Look at Covid-19 Litigation and Key Considerations to Mitigate Potential Litigation

Since March 2020, approximately 4,219 Covid-19 related cases have been filed across the United States,...

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Casualty Litigation

4th DCA Draws the Line Between Foreseeable and Unforeseeable Acts in Premises Liability

On January 15, 2020, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal in Bryan v. Galley Maid...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida 3rd DCA Clarifies Duties of Insurance Carriers for Policy Change Notifications to Insureds

On June 2, 2020, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal put insurers on notice...

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Commercial Litigation

Preventing Pesticide Illness Claims

There are a number of steps PMPs can take to limit their exposure to claims...