July 2018 Archives

Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Struck Down by Florida Supreme Court

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The Florida Supreme Court June 8, 2018 affirmation of the Fourth District Court of Appeals decision in North Broward Hospital District v. Kalitan will likely impact damages assigned in future medical malpractice damage negligence actions. Citing violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Florida Constitution, the Supreme Court decision strikes down statutory caps on …

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The Risk For Hyundai and Kia Vehicles to Catch Fire Has Spread Recently

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Woman says she’s still on the hook for car payments after her Kia Soul caught fire A problem we sometimes see when cars are involved in crashes is that when a vehicle is declared a total loss, the owner who was hurt ends up owing money on the car. Why? Because an insurance company in …

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Filing a Hurricane Claim in Florida

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With hurricane season underway, it is important to be prepared for filing homeowners insurance claims in case of storm damage to real and personal property. In Florida, flooding and wind damage can often be only the beginning of a homeowner’s financial and time expense. Post-loss obligations added to the initial expense of large premiums for …

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Changes to Florida Legislation Regarding Pharmaceutical Prescription and Testing

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Florida Pharmaceutical Prescription Rules for Treatment Have Changed. Reforms to medical marijuana and prescription access, as well as the elimination of state licensure requirements for laboratory testing facilities have led to more flexibility for physicians and patients receiving treatment for physical ailments. For physicians, the new rules loosen regulatory controls. For patients, this means improved …

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Supreme Court Extends Bankruptcy Protections to Matters Involving Actual Fraud

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Recent federal bankruptcy rulings in the United States have made it possible for an individual debtor to make false statements about an asset to a creditor or receive fraudulent transfers and be excused by the courts. False Statements On June 4, 2018, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Lamar, Archer & Cofrin LLP v. …

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Month: July 2018