Practitioners should be aware of two critical statute of limitations decisions that reinterpret the deadline for claiming benefits in certain situations.
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I believe our readers will agree that at no time in recent memory have we seen the speed of change in civil trial practice that we see today.
NonBinding Arbitration Now Required in the 13th Circuit Read More »
The message from the Florida Legislature is clear: Mediation works. Litigation should be a last resort. Such an approach is particularly important due to the historic backlog facing our courts.
Florida Legislature Expands Use of Mediation to Resolve Lawsuits Read More »
Personal injury claims may happen only once in a lifetime. Therefore, many do not have any idea how a personal injury claim will proceed, what compensation they may be entitled to, or how long it will take to get compensation. Whether an accident is a slip and fall accident or any other accident, such as a vehicle accident with soft tissue damage or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), most claims follow the steps below.
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The Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task Force’s October 12 report contains a host of recommendations, including requiring condominiums three stories or taller to undergo an inspection by December 31, 2024, with re-inspections every five years.
The causes for owners’ conflicts are numerous — often resulting in intractable disagreements over the control and direction of the company. Such conflicts are commonly referred to as “business divorces.” Similar to a marital divorce, collectively owned property must either be divided or possibly kept intact to maintain its highest value. There are different paths to reach final resolution, which ranges from presuit negotiated settlements to formal court-imposed remedies under Florida’s Revised Limited Liability Company Act (Florida’s LLC statute).
Anatomy of a Business Divorce: Florida LLCS Read More »
