OPINION REVIEW & OUTLOOK Florida’s Trial Bar Hurricane Legal abuse threatens insurers that absorb extreme weather risk. March 14, 2017 6:57 p.m. ET Governor Rick Scott has done heroic work to shore up the finances of Florida’s catastrophic insurer before the next big hurricane makes landfall. But storm or no storm, taxpayers will still […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute applauds legal reform bill by Nicholas Gueguen | Mar. 13, 2017, 7:19pm TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. House of Representatives addressed necessary changes when it passed the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large said. “This legislation is a welcomed step for […]
Trial lawyers’ ‘No. 1 priority’ stalls in Florida Senate Florida Business Daily Reports | Mar 9, 2017 The plaintiffs’ bar stood alone and, at least for now, has been stymied in its efforts to advance legislation requiring a court to include prejudgement interest in an award from which the plaintiff recovers both economic and non-economic damage. […]
Florida AOB crisis flares as groups game system: study Ted Bunker 09 March 2017 Florida’s assignment of benefits (AOB) crisis can be partly blamed on a small number of lawyers and service providers who have helped fuel the explosive growth in lawsuits brought against insurers in recent years, a new study shows. Eleven lawyers […]
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Florida Justice Reform Institute president: AOBs are problematic to insurance policyholders, insurance companies by Nicholas Gueguen | Mar. 5, 2017, 12:25pm TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Justice Reform Institute recently released a report in which it outlined what it sees as problems with assignment of benefits (AOBs). According to the organization’s report, which Ashley Kalifeh […]
Florida appeals court orders new trial for tobacco case that produced $23.6B verdict by Glenn Minnis | Mar. 5, 2017, 2:46pm TALLAHASSEE — An appellate court in Florida has ordered a new trial in a cancer-related case in which tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds was ordered to pay a record-high $23.6 billion judgment. According to […]
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The Florida Bar News Advertising Rates • Classifieds • Attorneys Exchange • Archives • Subscribe • Journal March 1, 2017 Term limits clear first House hurdle By Gary Blankenship – Senior Editor A proposed constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Florida’s appellate judiciary scraped through its first test in the Florida House, despite a stream […]
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Florida Business Daily Reports | Mar 1, 2017 The state Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted in favor of a bill that would allow prejudgment interest to be tacked on to awards in personal injury cases in Florida. A similar bill was approved by a House subcommittee and has moved to that body’s Judiciary Committee. Business leaders and […]
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JUDICIAL TERM LIMITS MOVE AHEAD AMID SENATE DOUBTS By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 21, 2017……… Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House […]
House panel would allow interest payments on noneconomic verdicts MICHAEL MOLINE February 23, 2017, 4:30 pm Insurance interests are up in arms about a House committee’s approval of a bill that would allow plaintiffs to recover prejudgment interest on noneconomic claims, including pain and suffering. HB 469 says that plaintiffs who prevail in lawsuits […]
Bill allowing women to sue doctors who perform abortions advances in Florida House by Mitch Perry – February 22, 2017 Women could sue doctors who performed an abortion on them without “informed consent” under a bill advanced by a House subcommittee Wednesday. Sponsored by Vero Beach Republican Erin Grall, HB 19 would allow women to seek damages […]
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House leadership helps push abortion-lawsuit bill through subcommittee 02/22/2017 10:51 AM EST Before passing the bill, the committee added an amendment making clear that women who pursue a lawsuit under the new cause of action would be precluded from suing a physician for medical malpractice. Getty TALLAHASSEE — A bill that could increase lawsuits against […]
‘War Dogs’ gunrunner blames Abilify for his actions By Taryn Phaneuf | Feb 22, 2017 PENSACOLA — A smuggler who made headlines a decade ago and was the focus of the 2016 film War Dogs is making news again. Efraim Diveroli of Miami Beach has joined a long line of plaintiffs suing the maker of the prescription drug Abilify […]
By BRANDON LARRABEE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA February 21, 2017 – 10:00pm Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-8 on a nearly party-line vote to approve […]
Judicial term limits, death penalty bills clear final House committee votes MICHAEL MOLINE – February 21, 2017 Bills that would require unanimous jury votes to impose the death penalty, and ask voters whether to impose term limits on appellate judges, were headed to the House floor following their approval Tuesday by the House Judiciary […]
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Fight against insurance claims abuses takes aim at attorneys fees A Fort Lauderdale homeowner inspects damage from flooding. Increasing water damage claims are the focus of new bills filed before the Florida Legislature meets beginning March 7, 2017. (Susan Stocker […]
‘Now is the time to admit that PIP can’t be fixed,’ FJRI president says Dee Thompson Feb. 17, 2017, 6:57pm TALLAHASSEE – Florida law regarding PIP (Personal Injury Protection) payments is evolving as the Supreme Court seeks to clarify what is considered “reasonable” when it comes to medical expenses. PIP coverage is meant to […]
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Supreme Court rejects evidence standard supported by Rick Scott, lawmakers JIM ROSICA February 16, 2017, 12:36 pm In yet another rejection of a policy backed by conservative lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Supreme Court Thursday “declined” to change the state’s expert evidence rule to one used by federal courts and most states. “We decline to adopt […]
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Justices go against Legislature on expert witnesses Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial 2013 move by lawmakers to tighten a standard for expert witnesses in legal cases. By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida Posted Feb 16, 2017 at 8:46 PM TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida […]
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Business community opposition mounts to ‘prejudgement interest’ bill pending in Florida Senate Florida Business Daily Reports | Feb 16, 2017 Business community opposition is mounting to legislation being considered in Tallahassee that would require Florida courts to include prejudgement interest in any final lawsuit award. Currently, in personal injury cases in Florida, a jury […]
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Florida’s Trial Bar Hurricane
/in Wall Street JournalOPINION REVIEW & OUTLOOK Florida’s Trial Bar Hurricane Legal abuse threatens insurers that absorb extreme weather risk. March 14, 2017 6:57 p.m. ET Governor Rick Scott has done heroic work to shore up the finances of Florida’s catastrophic insurer before the next big hurricane makes landfall. But storm or no storm, taxpayers will still […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute Applauds Legal Reform Bill
/in Florida RecordFlorida Justice Reform Institute applauds legal reform bill by Nicholas Gueguen | Mar. 13, 2017, 7:19pm TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. House of Representatives addressed necessary changes when it passed the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large said. “This legislation is a welcomed step for […]
Trial lawyers’ ‘No. 1 Priority’ Stalls in Florida Senate
/in Florida DailyTrial lawyers’ ‘No. 1 priority’ stalls in Florida Senate Florida Business Daily Reports | Mar 9, 2017 The plaintiffs’ bar stood alone and, at least for now, has been stymied in its efforts to advance legislation requiring a court to include prejudgement interest in an award from which the plaintiff recovers both economic and non-economic damage. […]
Florida AOB crisis flares as groups game system: study
/in The Insurance InsiderFlorida AOB crisis flares as groups game system: study Ted Bunker 09 March 2017 Florida’s assignment of benefits (AOB) crisis can be partly blamed on a small number of lawyers and service providers who have helped fuel the explosive growth in lawsuits brought against insurers in recent years, a new study shows. Eleven lawyers […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute President: AOBs are Problematic to Insurance Policyholders, Insurance Companies
/in Florida RecordFlorida Justice Reform Institute president: AOBs are problematic to insurance policyholders, insurance companies by Nicholas Gueguen | Mar. 5, 2017, 12:25pm TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Justice Reform Institute recently released a report in which it outlined what it sees as problems with assignment of benefits (AOBs). According to the organization’s report, which Ashley Kalifeh […]
Florida Appeals Court Orders New Trial for Tobacco Case that Produced $23.6B Verdict
/in Florida RecordFlorida appeals court orders new trial for tobacco case that produced $23.6B verdict by Glenn Minnis | Mar. 5, 2017, 2:46pm TALLAHASSEE — An appellate court in Florida has ordered a new trial in a cancer-related case in which tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds was ordered to pay a record-high $23.6 billion judgment. According to […]
Term Limits Clear First House Hurdle
/in Florida Bar NewsThe Florida Bar News Advertising Rates • Classifieds • Attorneys Exchange • Archives • Subscribe • Journal March 1, 2017 Term limits clear first House hurdle By Gary Blankenship – Senior Editor A proposed constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Florida’s appellate judiciary scraped through its first test in the Florida House, despite a stream […]
Alarm Grows Among Business Leaders as Prejudgment Interest Bills Move Through Legislature
/in Florida Business DailyFlorida Business Daily Reports | Mar 1, 2017 The state Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted in favor of a bill that would allow prejudgment interest to be tacked on to awards in personal injury cases in Florida. A similar bill was approved by a House subcommittee and has moved to that body’s Judiciary Committee. Business leaders and […]
Judicial Term Limits Move Ahead Amid Senate Doubts
/in News Service of FloridaJUDICIAL TERM LIMITS MOVE AHEAD AMID SENATE DOUBTS By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 21, 2017……… Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House […]
House Panel Would Allow Interest Payments on Noneconomic Verdicts
/in Florida PoliticsHouse panel would allow interest payments on noneconomic verdicts MICHAEL MOLINE February 23, 2017, 4:30 pm Insurance interests are up in arms about a House committee’s approval of a bill that would allow plaintiffs to recover prejudgment interest on noneconomic claims, including pain and suffering. HB 469 says that plaintiffs who prevail in lawsuits […]
Bill allowing women to sue doctors who perform abortions advances in Florida House
/in SaintPetersBurgBlogBill allowing women to sue doctors who perform abortions advances in Florida House by Mitch Perry – February 22, 2017 Women could sue doctors who performed an abortion on them without “informed consent” under a bill advanced by a House subcommittee Wednesday. Sponsored by Vero Beach Republican Erin Grall, HB 19 would allow women to seek damages […]
House Leadership Helps Push Abortion-lawsuit Bill Through Subcommittee
/in PoliticoHouse leadership helps push abortion-lawsuit bill through subcommittee 02/22/2017 10:51 AM EST Before passing the bill, the committee added an amendment making clear that women who pursue a lawsuit under the new cause of action would be precluded from suing a physician for medical malpractice. Getty TALLAHASSEE — A bill that could increase lawsuits against […]
‘War Dogs’ Gunrunner Blames Abilify for His Actions
/in Florida Record‘War Dogs’ gunrunner blames Abilify for his actions By Taryn Phaneuf | Feb 22, 2017 PENSACOLA — A smuggler who made headlines a decade ago and was the focus of the 2016 film War Dogs is making news again. Efraim Diveroli of Miami Beach has joined a long line of plaintiffs suing the maker of the prescription drug Abilify […]
Judicial Term Limits Move Ahead Amid Senate Doubts
/in Sunshine State NewsBy BRANDON LARRABEE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA February 21, 2017 – 10:00pm Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-8 on a nearly party-line vote to approve […]
Judicial Term Limits, Death Penalty Bills Clear Final House Committee Votes
/in SaintPetersblogJudicial term limits, death penalty bills clear final House committee votes MICHAEL MOLINE – February 21, 2017 Bills that would require unanimous jury votes to impose the death penalty, and ask voters whether to impose term limits on appellate judges, were headed to the House floor following their approval Tuesday by the House Judiciary […]
Fight Against Insurance Claims Abuses Takes Aim at Attorneys Fees
/in Sun SentinelFight against insurance claims abuses takes aim at attorneys fees A Fort Lauderdale homeowner inspects damage from flooding. Increasing water damage claims are the focus of new bills filed before the Florida Legislature meets beginning March 7, 2017. (Susan Stocker […]
‘Now is the Time to Admit that PIP Can’t be Fixed,’ FJRI President Says
/in Florida Record‘Now is the time to admit that PIP can’t be fixed,’ FJRI president says Dee Thompson Feb. 17, 2017, 6:57pm TALLAHASSEE – Florida law regarding PIP (Personal Injury Protection) payments is evolving as the Supreme Court seeks to clarify what is considered “reasonable” when it comes to medical expenses. PIP coverage is meant to […]
Supreme Court Rejects Evidence Standard Supported by Rick Scott, Lawmakers
/in Florida PoliticsSupreme Court rejects evidence standard supported by Rick Scott, lawmakers JIM ROSICA February 16, 2017, 12:36 pm In yet another rejection of a policy backed by conservative lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Supreme Court Thursday “declined” to change the state’s expert evidence rule to one used by federal courts and most states. “We decline to adopt […]
Justices Go Against Legislature on Expert Witnesses
/in Lakeland LedgerJustices go against Legislature on expert witnesses Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial 2013 move by lawmakers to tighten a standard for expert witnesses in legal cases. By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida Posted Feb 16, 2017 at 8:46 PM TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida […]
Business Community Opposition Mounts to ‘Prejudgement Interest’ Bill Pending in Florida Senate
/in Florida Business DailyBusiness community opposition mounts to ‘prejudgement interest’ bill pending in Florida Senate Florida Business Daily Reports | Feb 16, 2017 Business community opposition is mounting to legislation being considered in Tallahassee that would require Florida courts to include prejudgement interest in any final lawsuit award. Currently, in personal injury cases in Florida, a jury […]