Jim Saunders | Tampa Bay Business Journal | December 8, 2015 More than two years after the Legislature passed a controversial law aimed at tightening standards for expert testimony in lawsuits, Florida Bar leaders do not want the state Supreme Court to go along with the change. The issue stems from a 2013 legislative move… Continue reading Florida Bar Pushes Back Against Expert Testimony Law
Month: December 2015
Can Insurers Sue for ‘Reverse Bad Faith’?
Robert d. Helfand | Carlton Fields Jorden Burt | December 4, 2015 The insurance relationship is contractual, but when policyholders claim insurers failed to honor their obligations, they typically invoke the tort of “bad faith.” When courts try to explain this anomaly, they cite features of insurance making it uniquely important that parties respect each… Continue reading Can Insurers Sue for ‘Reverse Bad Faith’?
The Extra Value Expert Meal: Randomized Selection vs. Special Order
Annie Dike, Esq. | Bullseye | December 15, 2015 “I’d like Expert Package number four, please, with an engineering background. Oh, and can I super-size that?” Sounds strange doesn’t it? But, that’s how the UK practice of randomized selection feels. Like you’ve walked up to the counter at a fast food chain, you’re staring at… Continue reading The Extra Value Expert Meal: Randomized Selection vs. Special Order
Cosmetic Defects Found To Be Basis For Termination Of Contractor For Default
Matthew J. DeVries | Burr & Forman LLP | December 9, 2015 In the construction world, many of us lawyers talk about what is known as a material breach in order to support a termination of the contract. In other words, the event that supports the claim for default or termination or breach of contract must be… Continue reading Cosmetic Defects Found To Be Basis For Termination Of Contractor For Default
5 Ways to Prepare for Depositions
Julie, E. Nichols, Esq., and Deborah A. Hebert, Esq. | Claims Magazine | October 2015 When it comes to insurance coverage litigation, claims representatives and their supervisors should expect to be deposed by opposing counsel. These depositions, if relevant and well-prepared, can be critical to a successful case. Here are five tips for achieving that… Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for Depositions