Jonathan B Morton
September 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Fla. Supreme Court Amends Rule That Extends Reach of 'Apex Doctrine'The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion Aug. 26 amending Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280, officially codifying the common-law "apex doctrine" and extending its reach to high-level corporate officers.
By Jonathan B. Morton and Rasheem M. Johnson
4 minute read
March 23, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Carefully Consider Merits Before Filing With Malicious Prosecution an OptionA Florida Supreme Court allows payback lawsuits by people who were wrongly sued, write attorneys Jonathan B. MOrton and Hayden O'Byrne.
By Commentary by Jonathan B. Morton and Hayden O'Byrne
7 minute read
September 28, 2016 | Daily Business Review
Force Majeure in the Age of Zika: Allocating Risks in Commercial ContractsTransmission of the Zika virus in South Florida means disease-carrying mosquitoes should be considered when drafting force majeure provisions, write attorneys Jonathan B. Morton and Ruben S. Fogel.
By Commentary by Jonathan B. Morton and Ruben S. Fogel
8 minute read
November 09, 2015 | Daily Business Review
Use of Offers of Judgment in Florida ArbitrationThe Florida Legislature should consider amending the offer of judgment statute to make it clearly apply to arbitration as well as litigation, write attorneys Jonathan B. Morton and Frank L. Bigelis.
By Jonathan B. Morton and Frank L. Bigelis
4 minute read
November 09, 2015 | Daily Business Review
Use of Offers of Judgment in Florida ArbitrationThe Florida Legislature should consider amending the offer of judgment statute to make it clearly apply to arbitration as well as litigation, write attorneys Jonathan B. Morton and Frank L. Bigelis.
By Jonathan B. Morton and Frank L. Bigelis
4 minute read
