Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court ruled on an issue of great importance to many Floridians. The Court's decision was focused on arbitration agreements—specifically, an agreement used by many healthcare providers throughout the state.
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Florida Supreme Court Rules On Issue Of Great Importance
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott Signs Controversial Legislation
Posted: June 5th, 2013Today, Gov. Rick Scott signed two controversial pieces of legislation which overturn nearly century-old standards governing what type of expert witness testimony is admissible in state courts.
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5-Hour Energy Can't Shake Class Action
Posted: June 4th, 2013Last week (May 29, 2013) a Florida federal judge refused to release the maker of popular energy drink 5-Hour Energy from a proposed class action accusing it of deceiving consumers.
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Florida Supreme Court Issues Opinion Authorizing Amendments to Standard Jury Instructions
Posted: June 3rd, 2013New standard jury instructions in wrongful death and personal injury cases.
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Frye vs Daubert: The Debate Continues
Posted: April 19th, 2013After multiple days of heated debate on the House floor, Florida legislators voted yesterday 75-42 to pass H.B. 7015, which would shift the state of Florida from the Frye standard, followed since 1923, to the Daubert standard, which considers several “scientific methodology” factors in determining the admissibility of scientific evidence.
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Computer Generated Animation in the Courtroom
Posted: March 13th, 2013Relevant and accurate computer generated animation can be an extremely helpful tool in the courtroom. The primary purpose of such a tool should be an educational one.
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Punitive Standards and Limitations Under Florida Law
Posted: March 10th, 2013Generally, punitive damages serve the dual purpose of punishing the defendant and deterring others from acting in a similar manner. Under Florida law, punitive damages focus on the defendant’s conduct in committing the wrongful act as opposed to the act itself.
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IS THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY DISAPPEARING FOR THE ELDERLY?
Posted: February 16th, 2013For many Floridians, particularly the elderly, the right to trial by jury is disappearing, especially when it comes to nursing home liability claims.
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