In 2024, the Florida Supreme Court changed the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, aligning them with federal standards in many areas. One of those areas was the scope of discovery. What was once an expansive often burdensome...more
Just about two years ago, the Florida Supreme Court essentially adopted the federal summary judgment standard. This was a major change for Florida, given that movants no longer had to disprove the other side’s case...more
The Florida Supreme Court recently confirmed that claimants may only submit evidence of past medical bills actually paid by Medicare as opposed to the unadjusted amount. See Elaine Dial vs. Calusa Palms Master Association,...more
Retailer Liability Under the Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act -
Florida retailers have long been part of products liability litigation based on their position in the chain of distribution. But retailers now...more