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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...

Casualty Litigation

Florida Car Accident Lawsuits: How to Apply the Brakes on Plaintiffs

Looking for the Most Generous County When a Canadian is sued in Florida, moving the...

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Commercial Litigation

Alabama Governor Signs Into Law an Act to Provide Businesses Some Protection from COVID Litigation Claims

On February 12, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Act No. 2021-4 into law.  The...

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Commercial Litigation

Proposed Florida Legislation Sets Out to Curb COVID Litigation and Frivolous Claims, Protect Businesses

On January 6th, lawmakers in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate introduced identical bills...

Commercial Litigation

New Year, New Florida Summary Judgment Standard

It’s Time to Adapt Your Litigation Strategy to a More Flexible Summary Judgment Standard On...

Commercial Litigation

Video Evidence Sets the Stage for Florida’s Highest Court to Expand Summary Judgment Opportunities

What is at Stake? One of the most important differences between the Florida and Federal...

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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...

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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Casualty Litigation

Political Affiliations and Jury Selection: Using Social Media and Voir Dire to Impact Juror Selection and Outcomes

With today’s ever-changing political climate, a juror’s political affiliation is an important factor to consider...

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