Esther E Galicia

October 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The plaintiff's service of the statutorily required written corroborating affidavit of an expert in the "same specialty" as the defendant health care provider prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations precludes dismissal with prejudice of the plaintiff's medical malpractice complaint even though the affidavit was not contemporaneously served with the plaintiff's pre-suit notices of intent to initial litigation.

By Esther E. Galicia

3 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Never underestimate the need to present expert testimony to support the reasonableness of the requested attorney fees award.

By Esther E. Galicia

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August 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Here's a summary of the "Communication Technology" and related amendments that pertain to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, and Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

By Esther E. Galicia

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July 27, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys must make sure that any ex parte contacts and communications with a judge concerning administrative matters in no way venture into the merits of the case.

By Esther E. Galicia

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July 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The Fifth District in Papa John's USA v. Moore, Case No. 5D22-716 (Fla. 5th DCA July 15, 2022), on certiorari review, held that defense counsel did not waive the privilege during cross-examination of a corporate representative where a confidential matter or communication was not disclosed. The district court thus quashed the trial court's order holding otherwise.

By Esther E. Galicia

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