Jennifer Mathis and Carrie E. Paulsen | Troutman Pepper A wide range of tort reform laws (HB 837) were recently approved by the Florida House and went into effect on March 24. HB 837 is intended to help protect businesses and insurers from excessive litigation in Florida and is expected to make it more difficult… Continue reading Recent Tort Reforms Expected to Have Major Impact on Insurance Litigation in Florida
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Florida’s Lien Law is Under Construction
Jacqueline Feliciano | Adams and Reese Earlier this month, House Bill 331 was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. House Bill 331 revises several provisions of Florida’s Construction Lien Law, which is codified in Chapter 713, Part I of the Florida Statutes. Becoming familiar with these changes is crucial as they are set to take… Continue reading Florida’s Lien Law is Under Construction
Florida’s Shortened Statute Of Repose For Construction Defect Claims
Sean P. Ravenel | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig On April 13, 2023, and as part of other recent tort reform measures implemented in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 360 into law. This most recent bill makes changes to, among other laws, Florida Statute 95.11(3), which sets forth certain requirements that property owners must… Continue reading Florida’s Shortened Statute Of Repose For Construction Defect Claims
Florida Enacts Changes to Construction Lien Law
Joy Lundeen and Kelly Melchiondo | Bilzin Sumberg On June 12, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 331, which significantly modifies Florida’s Construction Lien Law, Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. Among the amendments that will take effect on October 1, 2023 is a new requirement that a lienor notify both a contractor and… Continue reading Florida Enacts Changes to Construction Lien Law
Can I Knock the Opposing Expert Out? Understanding How Florida Courts Allow or Prevent Proposed Experts
Timothy R. Engelbrecht | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig Experts are key witnesses in any case. They have the ability to testify about things that are usually beyond the scientific or technical understanding of the average person. If the expert is good at conveying that sort of information, it can have a big impact on how… Continue reading Can I Knock the Opposing Expert Out? Understanding How Florida Courts Allow or Prevent Proposed Experts