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Wrongful Death Statutory Interpretation

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Guns, Liability, and the Law: Why the Gustafson Decision Matters

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The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has long been a cornerstone of protection for firearms manufacturers and sellers, shielding them from liability when their products are misused in crimes. But recent...more

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Florida Supreme Court Grants Review of Common Law Marriage-Before-Injury Rule on Loss of Consortium Recovery

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Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal recently held that to recover for loss of consortium under the Florida Wrongful Death Act, a surviving spouse must be married to the decedent at the time of injury—not the time of...more

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Florida Supreme Court Limits Amount of Recovery in Mass Events

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In Barnett v. State Department of Financial Services, No. SC19-87, ––– So.3d ––––, 2020 WL 5667286 (Fla. Sept. 24, 2020), the Florida Supreme Court ruled that when multiple claims of injury are brought against the State (or...more

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Florida Limits Amount of Recovery in Mass Shootings

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Barnett v. State of Florida and Its Effect on Governmental Entities who Are Sued for Claims Involving a Criminal Episode with Multiple Victims. ...more

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