Insurance Companies Saved By the Bell?
January 5, 2021
Michael J. Higer
On the last day of a year that will live in infamy, the Supreme Court of Florida issued a decision that will tip the scales of justice ever so slightly in favor of insurance companies and against property owners—both commercial and residential.
More or Less, Unless More is MORE…the MORE Act, that is
December 9, 2020
Colin M. Roopnarine
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MORE Act, Legalize Marijuana , Cannabis Law
Now that the dust has settled and the smoke has cleared, let’s take a look at December 5, 2020, - a day on which the first domino fell that many hope will lead to many more falling dominoes and the eventual legalization of marijuana in the United States.
Black Friday and Cyber Week for Brands at Amazon
November 30, 2020
Heidi Howard Tandy
In the US, the holiday shopping season typically means one of two things for businesses – outright chaos as shoppers throng into a store or enough sales to nudge a business onto solid financial footing for the year.
Business Interruption Claims and the Virus
November 16, 2020
Michael J. Higer
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Insurance, COVID-19
Since March, when businesses of all types came to a screeching halt, there have been approximately 1,200 lawsuits filed in the United States against insurance companies seeking recoveries for their business losses.
Significant Changes Coming to the Florida Building Code
November 9, 2020
Jeffrey S. Wertman and Gina Clausen Lozier
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Construction, Florida Construction, Building Codes , Insurance
The Florida Building Code seeks to establish unified and consistent minimum standards in the design, construction and compliance processes, and regulations for the safety, health, and general welfare of building occupants. The Code also protects property investments and saves the state and local governments money in mitigation costs linked to natural disasters, including hurricanes.
New Title Insurance Endorsements Available in Florida
November 1, 2020
Jeffrey R. Margolis
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Real Estate
Court Upends Hotel Condominium Structure
October 22, 2020
Jeffrey R. Margolis
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Real Estate
Eleventh Circuit on Arbitration Agreements: Contracting Parties Must “Live With The Results”
September 28, 2020
Marianne Curtis
CDC Orders Nationwide Residential Eviction Halt
September 2, 2020
Jeffrey R. Margolis
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Real Estate, COVID-19, Evictions
Florida, HUD, FHFA, And VA Announce Extensions Of Foreclosure And Eviction Moratoriums
August 31, 2020
Jeffrey R. Margolis
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COVID-19, Real Estate, Lenders, Evictions
Amazon Subject to Strict Liability for Defective Products Offered on its Website by Third-Party Sellers
August 20, 2020
Heidi Howard Tandy and Justen S. Fischer
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Amazon
A California court recently ruled that Amazon can be subject to strict products liability for defective products sold in its virtual marketplace by third-party sellers. In a unanimous decision issued by Judge Patricia Guerrero, the Fourth District Court of Appeals made clear that “[u]nder established principles of strict liability, Amazon should be held liable if a product sold through its website turns out to be defective.”
Client Alert: Upcoming Deadline to Report Hurricane Irma Damage
August 10, 2020
Gina Clausen Lozier
