Appraisal on Trial: Florida Courts Draw Sharper Lines on Award Authority

Michael Shifrin | Bressler, Amery & Ross For decades, appraisal has been a central feature of Florida property insurance disputes. Designed to resolve disagreements over the amount of loss, appraisal was never intended to displace litigation altogether. In recent years, appraisal has become far more contested. Courts are now scrutinizing appraisal awards more closely, carriers… Continue reading Appraisal on Trial: Florida Courts Draw Sharper Lines on Award Authority

A Primer On OSHA Penalties

John Ho | Cozen O’Connor OSHA penalties normally increase annually on January 15 to account for inflation. These adjustments are designed to ensure that penalties remain aligned with the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). Currently, the maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious posting requirements are $16,550 per violation, $16,550 per day for failure to abate violations;… Continue reading A Primer On OSHA Penalties