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DeSantis signs property insurance reforms aimed at reducing abusive litigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that aims to help stabilize the struggling Florida property insurance industry, crack down on frivolous home insurance claims and fight skyrocketing insurance premium costs.
17 apply to fill the seat of retiring Florida Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson
The process of appointing a new Florida Supreme Court justice swings into high gear this month as a judicial nominating panel prepares to interview 17 candidates who applied to fill the position of retiring Justice Alan Lawson.
Following Calls by Attorney General Moody and Other State AGs, the FCC Takes Action to Stop Foreign Robocalls
Following Calls by Attorney General Moody and Other State AGs, the FCC Takes Action to Stop Foreign Robocalls.
Preliminary settlement in Florida condo collapse would provide victims $1.02 billion
Plaintiffs’ representatives in the class action resulting from the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo complex in June of last year have given preliminary approval to a $1.02 billion settlement.
Jackson Lewis Adds Lori K. Mans in Jacksonville
Jackson Lewis Adds Lori K. Mans in Jacksonville.
Becoming General Counsel; What Does it Mean To Go In House? on June 4, 2022
Becoming General Counsel; What Does it Mean To Go In House? on June 4, 2022.
Bankruptcy at the Beach 2022 on June 3 - 4
Bankruptcy at the Beach 2022 on June 3 - 4.
Jillian Askren Joins Junior League of Tampa’s Leadership Council
Jillian Askren Joins Junior League of Tampa’s Leadership Council.
Webinar | Overview of Private Fund Structures, Investors, and Regulations on May 31, 2022
Webinar | Overview of Private Fund Structures, Investors, and Regulations on May 31, 2022.
UCF to reinstate professor who drew protests over tweets about 'Black privilege'
A University of Central Florida professor who was terminated last year for “unacceptable professional conduct” was reinstated this month after an arbitrator found UCF had no just cause for its actions.
Nelson Mullins Recognizes Attorneys for 2022 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Efforts
Nelson Mullins Recognizes Attorneys for 2022 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Efforts.
Proposed property insurance reforms target Florida's litigation climate
Florida insurance officials are rallying around several pieces of legislation that state lawmakers are reviewing this week during a special session of the Legislature aimed at resuscitating the beleaguered property insurance market.
Attorney General Moody Launches New Online Resource Highlighting Florida’s Heroes
Attorney General Moody Launches New Online Resource Highlighting Florida’s Heroes.
Army veteran wins $77.5 million damages award in latest 3M military earplugs trial
A Pensacola jury on Friday ordered 3M Corp. to pay a U.S. Army veteran who blamed his hearing loss on the company’s military earplugs $77.5 million in damages – the largest amount ever awarded to a single plaintiff in the ongoing litigation.
Kayla Quintana Elected to Board of Directors for Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Kayla Quintana Elected to Board of Directors for Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
Litigated property insurance claims continue to climb in runup to Florida special session
As state lawmakers prepare for their special session on Florida’s property insurance crisis, recent data shows a continuing upward tick in litigated property claims, suggesting that past civil litigation reforms have not produced their desired results.
Cozen O’Connor Continues to Expand its Boca Raton Office, Adding Margo K. Ceresney to its Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group
Cozen O’Connor Continues to Expand its Boca Raton Office, Adding Margo K. Ceresney to its Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group.
Lawyers pick up on colleague's success suing Molson Coors over Vizzy hard seltzers
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Following a California ruling that said reasonable consumers could be tricked into thinking Vizzy hard seltzers are healthier than they are, two lawyers have decided to file a class action of their own.
Circuit judge overturns Florida governor's congressional redistricting map
A Leon County circuit judge has rejected the congressional redistricting map passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, concluding that the plan violates the Fair Districts amendment to the state constitution.
Defendants agree to settle Citizens' insurance fraud lawsuit for $1 million
Three companies accused by Citizens Property Insurance Corp. of fraudulently increasing property damage claims amounts over multiple years have agreed to pay Citizens $1 million to settle a lawsuit.