Fla. Justices Could Chill Doc Malpractice Suits, Attys Fear Share us on: By Carolina Bolado Law360, Miami (June 7, 2016, 2:13 PM ET) — Medical malpractice cases coming before the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday could transform the landscape for such litigation in the state by cementing lawmakers’ power to cap attorneys’ fee awards […]
Why is Miami a hub for deceptive labeling class actions? Lawyer-driven litigation, ‘venue shopping’ contribute to rise in suits Stephanie N. Grimoldby May 14, 2016, 8:18am MIAMI – This city has a lot going for it. The Miami Heat. Miami beaches. Miami food. Miami art, fashion and celebrities. It also has Miami courts that, […]
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Don’t drop Florida standard for experts: Where we stand We agree with legislators who want to keep the higher standard for testimony from experts in Fla. courts. May 11, 2016 It sounds like a technical issue that only lawyers would care about, but all Floridians — because any of us could wind up in […]
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Property carriers seek relief from ‘assignment of benefits’ abuse; Claims have jumped 46 percent since 2010 W.J. Kennedy May 9, 2016, 9:32am TALLAHASSEE – Property carriers in Florida are appealing to state regulators to curb a recent explosion in home water loss claims, many unrelated to the cause of the damage or far beyond […]
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Increasing number of false advertising cases against food and drink hard to swallow, critic says Stephanie N. Grimoldby May 9, 2016, 10:01am TALLAHASSEE – William Large, president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, has a hard time understanding how multiple deceptive beer label class action lawsuits have been accepted in federal court. In the […]
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Friday, April 29, 2016 Supreme Court Says Attorney Fee Statute Is Unconstitutional by Sherri Okamoto (Legal Editor) State: Florida A divided Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s mandatory fee schedule as unconstitutional, but the court passed on a chance to decide if the comp system itself is a constitutionally adequate substitute […]
JUSTICES STRIKE DOWN WORKERS COMP FEE LAW By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2016………. In a major ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law limiting attorney’s fees in workers-compensation insurance cases is unconstitutional. The 5-2 ruling in the closely watched case was […]
Florida Supreme Court strikes down workers comp fee law BY BRENDAN FARRINGTON – Associated Press APRIL 28, 2016 5:43 PM TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was “absurdly […]
By Brendan Farrington Associated Press – April 28, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was “absurdly low.” The 5-2 decision is expected to help injured workers who […]
JUSTICES STRIKE DOWN WORKERS COMP FEE LAW Jim Saunders THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2016………. In a major ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law limiting attorney’s fees in workers-compensation insurance cases is unconstitutional. The 5-2 ruling in the closely watched case was a victory for attorneys who represent […]
$1.53 an hour for lawyer fees? Not in Florida, court says AP News |Posted: Apr 28, 2016 4:10 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was […]
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Daubert vs. Frye: Florida Supreme Court sets oral arguments over expert testimony standard W.J. Kennedy Apr. 13, 2016, 11:43am TALLAHASSEE – Oral arguments have been set for Sept. 1 to decide the standard Florida courts will use to approve expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. The Florida Supreme Court, however, is a little […]
Supreme Court Says 1936 Road Deal Requires State to Pay Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida, Daily Business Review April 11, 2016 Photo: Radisa Zivkovic/iStockphoto.com As it sought to build a road in then-rural Pasco County, the state in 1936 reached an agreement with Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. In exchange for being able […]
Apr 7, 2016, 4:58pm EDT Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida As it sought to build a road in then-rural Pasco County, the state in 1936 reached an agreement with Seaboard Air Line Railway Company. In exchange for being able to build a road that crossed Seaboard’s railroad tracks, the state agreed to compensate the […]
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Bad faith laws are in desperate need of reform, expert says; Plaintiff attorneys seek to extract settlements from insurers By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 31, 2016 TALLAHASSEE – Florida has developed a reputation of having an unfair legal system that does not favor businesses, partly because of the state’s bad faith laws, which many […]
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Florida Justice Reform Institute advocates for Assignment of Benefits reform to improve state’s lawsuit climate By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 30, 2016 TALLAHASSEE – In its ongoing efforts to improve the state’s poor lawsuit climate, the Florida Justice Reform Institute is calling for changes to the Assignment of Benefits law, which allows a third party to collect insurance […]
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FJRI advocates for Assignment of Benefits reform to improve state’s lawsuit climate by Vimbai Chikomo | Mar. 30, 2016, 2:48pm TALLAHASSEE – In its ongoing efforts to improve the state’s poor lawsuit climate, the Florida Justice Reform Institute is calling for changes to the Assignment of Benefits law, which allows a third party to collect […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute isn’t giving up fight for change despite end of legislative session Friday, Mar 18, 2016 @ 4:54pm By Florida Business Daily Reports The 2016 legislative session ended today in Tallahassee with no tort reform measures passed, but that won’t stop the Florida Justice Reform Institute from pushing for future changes in […]
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Fla. Justices Could Chill Doc Malpractice Suits, Attys Fear
/in Law360Fla. Justices Could Chill Doc Malpractice Suits, Attys Fear Share us on: By Carolina Bolado Law360, Miami (June 7, 2016, 2:13 PM ET) — Medical malpractice cases coming before the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday could transform the landscape for such litigation in the state by cementing lawmakers’ power to cap attorneys’ fee awards […]
Why is Miami a Hub for Deceptive Labeling Class Actions? Lawyer-driven Litigation, ‘Venue Shopping’ Contribute to Rise in Suits
/in Florida RecordWhy is Miami a hub for deceptive labeling class actions? Lawyer-driven litigation, ‘venue shopping’ contribute to rise in suits Stephanie N. Grimoldby May 14, 2016, 8:18am MIAMI – This city has a lot going for it. The Miami Heat. Miami beaches. Miami food. Miami art, fashion and celebrities. It also has Miami courts that, […]
Don’t Drop Florida Standard for Experts: Where We Stand
/in Orlando SentinelDon’t drop Florida standard for experts: Where we stand We agree with legislators who want to keep the higher standard for testimony from experts in Fla. courts. May 11, 2016 It sounds like a technical issue that only lawyers would care about, but all Floridians — because any of us could wind up in […]
Property Carriers Seek Relief from ‘Assignment of Benefits’ Abuse; Claims have Jumped 46 Percent Since 2010
/in Florida RecordProperty carriers seek relief from ‘assignment of benefits’ abuse; Claims have jumped 46 percent since 2010 W.J. Kennedy May 9, 2016, 9:32am TALLAHASSEE – Property carriers in Florida are appealing to state regulators to curb a recent explosion in home water loss claims, many unrelated to the cause of the damage or far beyond […]
Increasing Number of False Advertising Cases Against Food and Drink Hard to Swallow, Critic Says
/in Florida RecordIncreasing number of false advertising cases against food and drink hard to swallow, critic says Stephanie N. Grimoldby May 9, 2016, 10:01am TALLAHASSEE – William Large, president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, has a hard time understanding how multiple deceptive beer label class action lawsuits have been accepted in federal court. In the […]
Supreme Court Says Attorney Fee Statute Is Unconstitutional
/in WorkCompCentralFriday, April 29, 2016 Supreme Court Says Attorney Fee Statute Is Unconstitutional by Sherri Okamoto (Legal Editor) State: Florida A divided Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s mandatory fee schedule as unconstitutional, but the court passed on a chance to decide if the comp system itself is a constitutionally adequate substitute […]
Justices Strike Down Workers Comp Fee Law
/in Gainesville SunJUSTICES STRIKE DOWN WORKERS COMP FEE LAW By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2016………. In a major ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law limiting attorney’s fees in workers-compensation insurance cases is unconstitutional. The 5-2 ruling in the closely watched case was […]
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers Comp Fee Law
/in Brandenton HeraldFlorida Supreme Court strikes down workers comp fee law BY BRENDAN FARRINGTON – Associated Press APRIL 28, 2016 5:43 PM TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was “absurdly […]
Court Calls $1.53 an Hour Lawyer Fee Unconstitutional, ‘Absurd’
/in Orlando SentinelBy Brendan Farrington Associated Press – April 28, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was “absurdly low.” The 5-2 decision is expected to help injured workers who […]
Justices Strike Down Workers Comp Fee Law
/in News Service of FloridaJUSTICES STRIKE DOWN WORKERS COMP FEE LAW Jim Saunders THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 28, 2016………. In a major ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law limiting attorney’s fees in workers-compensation insurance cases is unconstitutional. The 5-2 ruling in the closely watched case was a victory for attorneys who represent […]
$1.53 an Hour for Lawyer Fees? Not in Florida, Court Says
/in Townhall.com$1.53 an hour for lawyer fees? Not in Florida, court says AP News |Posted: Apr 28, 2016 4:10 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers’ compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was […]
Daubert vs. Frye: Florida Supreme Court Sets Oral Arguments Over Expert Testimony Standard
/in Florida RecordDaubert vs. Frye: Florida Supreme Court sets oral arguments over expert testimony standard W.J. Kennedy Apr. 13, 2016, 11:43am TALLAHASSEE – Oral arguments have been set for Sept. 1 to decide the standard Florida courts will use to approve expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. The Florida Supreme Court, however, is a little […]
Supreme Court Says 1936 Road Deal Requires State to Pay
/in Daily Business ReviewSupreme Court Says 1936 Road Deal Requires State to Pay Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida, Daily Business Review April 11, 2016 Photo: Radisa Zivkovic/iStockphoto.com As it sought to build a road in then-rural Pasco County, the state in 1936 reached an agreement with Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. In exchange for being able […]
Court says 1936 road deal requires state to pay
/in News Service of Florida, UncategorizedApr 7, 2016, 4:58pm EDT Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida As it sought to build a road in then-rural Pasco County, the state in 1936 reached an agreement with Seaboard Air Line Railway Company. In exchange for being able to build a road that crossed Seaboard’s railroad tracks, the state agreed to compensate the […]
Workers Comp Fight in State Supreme Court Could have High Stakes
/in The Palm Beach PostWorkers Comp Fight in State Supreme Court Could have High Stakes
Workers Comp Fight Could Have High Stakes
/in News Service of FloridaWORKERS COMP FIGHT COULD HAVE HIGH STAKES By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA ©2016 The News Service of Florida. THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 4, 2016………. Nearly 13 years after lawmakers overhauled the state’s workers-compensation insurance system, the Florida Supreme Court is poised to hear a legal challenge that could have major implications […]
Bad Faith Laws are in Desperate Need of Reform, Expert Says; Plaintiff Attorneys Seek to Extract Settlements from Insurers
/in Florida RecordBad faith laws are in desperate need of reform, expert says; Plaintiff attorneys seek to extract settlements from insurers By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 31, 2016 TALLAHASSEE – Florida has developed a reputation of having an unfair legal system that does not favor businesses, partly because of the state’s bad faith laws, which many […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute Advocates for Assignment of Benefits Reform to Improve State’s Lawsuit Climate
/in Florida RecordFlorida Justice Reform Institute advocates for Assignment of Benefits reform to improve state’s lawsuit climate By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 30, 2016 TALLAHASSEE – In its ongoing efforts to improve the state’s poor lawsuit climate, the Florida Justice Reform Institute is calling for changes to the Assignment of Benefits law, which allows a third party to collect insurance […]
FJRI advocates for Assignment of Benefits reform to improve state’s lawsuit climate
/in Florida RecordFJRI advocates for Assignment of Benefits reform to improve state’s lawsuit climate by Vimbai Chikomo | Mar. 30, 2016, 2:48pm TALLAHASSEE – In its ongoing efforts to improve the state’s poor lawsuit climate, the Florida Justice Reform Institute is calling for changes to the Assignment of Benefits law, which allows a third party to collect […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute isn’t giving up fight for change despite end of legislative session
/in Florida Business DailyFlorida Justice Reform Institute isn’t giving up fight for change despite end of legislative session Friday, Mar 18, 2016 @ 4:54pm By Florida Business Daily Reports The 2016 legislative session ended today in Tallahassee with no tort reform measures passed, but that won’t stop the Florida Justice Reform Institute from pushing for future changes in […]