Michael Levine

Michael Levine

June 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Fla. High Court Resolves Conflict Among District Court Over Med Mal Notice Period

The Florida Supreme Court resolved the conflict holding that the timely mailing of the written notice of intent to initiate litigation—not the receipt of that notice—begins tolling the applicable limitations period for the filing of a complaint for medical malpractice.

By Stephen Cain and Michael Levine

4 minute read

September 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Purported COVID-19 Class Actions Face Big Hurdles

A Georgia court will find it difficult to grant class certification for these claims, especially on a nationwide basis.

By Lawrence J. Bracken II, Michael Levine and Rachel Hudgins

6 minute read

September 23, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Latent or Patent? 'Slavin' Presents Headaches for Plaintiffs and Defendants Alike 

Contractors and property owners often find themselves squaring off against one another in breach of contract or construction defect actions. And as co-defendants in tort lawsuits, they may be fighting one another for a ruling on the Slavin doctrine in order to absolve themselves of liability.

By Morgan Weinstein and Michael Levine

7 minute read

July 15, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Second District Certifies Conflict in Medical Malpractice Case

As Florida's First District Court of Appeal recently observed, "medical malpractice plaintiffs do not have the same common law rights as victims of other types of negligence." Medical malpractice cases are different than any other in Florida.

By Stephen Cain and Michael Levine

5 minute read

December 15, 2016 | Daily Business Review

With Zika in South Florida, Questions Remain About How Insurance Can Help

Attorneys Walter J. Andrews, Michael Levine and Andrea DeField offer 10 questions for businesses assessing their commercial insurance policies against the backdrop of the Zika virus.

By Commentary by Walter J. Andrews, Michael Levine and Andrea DeField

8 minute read

November 17, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Governance With a Conscience

Michael Levine is a shareholder in Epstein Becker & Green, writes: Now, more than ever, companies must "walk the walk" in their Corporate Social Responsibility programs' management of environmental, social and governance risks long before they are asked, or compelled, to "talk the talk" in order to address shareholder resolutions or action campaigns.

By Michael Levine

14 minute read