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Commercial Litigation

U.S. Supreme Court Decides Major Personal Jurisdiction Case: Impact in Florida Remains to Be Seen

A recent United States Supreme Court decision on the scope of personal jurisdiction, i.e., a...

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Employment and Labor

First DCA Permits Law Enforcement Agencies to Prohibit Sworn Officers from Using Medical Marijuana

The First District Court of Appeal has upheld the termination of a certified correctional officer...

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Association Leaders Be Ready, AI is Here

The term “artificial intelligence” was coined in 1955 when researchers at Stanford University theorized that...

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Employment and Labor

Employers Should Revamp Pay Practices Following Labor Rulings

RumbergerKirk’s Linda Bond Edwards shares why employers must make documentation and communication about wages a...

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Product Liability

Rise In Lithium-Ion Battery Demand Causing Challenges

The rising lithium-ion battery demand is creating challenges for manufacturers. It is important to understand...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida Passes Insurer Accountability Act: Stricter Compliance and Claims Handling Standards for Insurance Carriers

The Florida Legislature passed the “Insurer Accountability” Act into law this week, which will take...

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Class Actions

The Role Record-Keeping May Play In TCPA Class Cert.

Two recent decisions highlight that the viability of the established business relationship, or EBR, exemption...

Casualty Litigation

House Bill 837: Big Change to Florida’s Motor Vehicle No-Fault (PIP) Law: Attorney’s Fees

On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law making...

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Appellate

Appellate Courts Applying  Florida’s “New” Summary Judgment Standard: Takeaways and Practice Pitfalls

Just about two years ago, the Florida Supreme Court essentially adopted the federal summary judgment...

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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Breaking it Down: What Florida Insurers Need to Know about Bad Faith After Tort Reform

Bad-faith litigation is a hot topic in Florida following the passage of the new tort-reform...

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