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Making Sense Of New Insurance And Condo Reforms
After a string of devastating hurricanes and just 11 months following the Surfside condominium collapse, the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered much needed reforms for Florida’s troubled insurance and condominium industries.
'Better Safe Than Sorry': South Florida Court Upholds Attorney Fee Ruling In Fight Over Condo's Ungated Pool
The Third District Court of Appeal upheld a Miami-Dade County Court judge’s decision that a man suing his condo association was the prevailing party, despite dismissing his case as being moot.
Tripp Scott Attorneys Garner Top Honors In Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
Tripp Scott today announced that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.
School Choice, More Than Ever: Three Big Reasons
As Florida’s children return to classrooms, what better time is there to highlight the Sunshine State’s status as a national leader in school choice – and three reasons why that distinction matters more than ever?
Newsom Wants To Impose The ‘California Way’ On All Of Us. Florida Has The Better Idea
Popping up across Florida these days are T-shirts and hats celebrating the free state of Florida, suggesting “Make America Florida.”
New Appellate Ruling—Rule 11 Sanctions May Be Sought And Awarded After A Judgment Has Been Entered
The appellate court reversed a ruling by the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Alabama, which held that once a summary judgment had been granted in favor of the defendant, the defendant was precluded from seeking an award of sanctions or damages under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Remember ‘It’s The Economy, Stupid’? Well, Guess What? It Still Is
Political enthusiasts will recall the 1992 Clinton presidential campaign’s watchword: “It’s the economy, stupid!”
Manooch T. Azizi Appointed Legal Counsel To Hispanic Unity Of Florida’s Board Of Directors
Manooch T. Azizi Appointed Legal Counsel To Hispanic Unity Of Florida’s Board Of Directors
A Mortgage Statement May Be Deemed A Communication Under The Fdcpa And Fccpa
In a question of first impression in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit (which has jurisdiction over Florida, Georgia, and Alabama), the court was presented with the question of whether monthly mortgage statements were communications in connection with the collection of a debt under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). In classic lawyer language, the answer is “it depends.”
Employee Activism Is On The Rise – Build A Playbook To Respond To It
Today’s headlines are filled with hot-button issues — polarizing Americans with different political beliefs. The leaked Supreme Court draft that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and Texas’ abortion bounty laws are just a few items on the shortlist.
Lease Agreements And Attorney Review: Invest Now Or Later
A current or prospective tenant is presented with a lease contract with several seemingly untenable terms. The landlord says the contract is non-negotiable. The tenant takes him at his word, quickly signs and returns the contract, and hopes nothing bad arises.
Your “Side Hustle” Is Serious Business
The “Side Hustle” may sound like a laterally moving disco dance, but it’s actually one of the hottest trends in business today.
Bankruptcy Courts' Powers To Sanction Attorneys, Others Expanded By New Appellate Ruling
An Op-Ed featuring analysis from Tripp Scott's Chuck Tatelbaum and Corey Cohen