Submitted by Carri S. Leininger, Esq. on 03 Nov, 2022
The Florida Supreme Court continues its zealous pursuit of clarity through amendments to the rules. On August 25, 2022, the court released two opinions with each opinion amending two rules (that’s 4 amended rules for those of you struggling with the math). The court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure…
Submitted by Carri Leininger on 03 Nov, 2022
The Appellate Section of the Florida Bar recently held a day long seminar with the judges of the Third DCA in Miami. Other than the very long trek down to southwest Miami, this seminar was a day well spent. If you represent clients on appeal, I recommend attending these seminars. …
Submitted by Jessica Gregory on 21 Sep, 2022
Under Florida law, “an insurer’s duty to defend its insured against a legal action arises when the complaint alleges facts that fairly and potentially bring the suit within policy coverage.” Jones v. Fla. Ins. Guar. Ass’n, Inc., 908 So. 2d 435, 442-43 (Fla. 2005). In determining the duty to defend,…