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Land Use and Government Trends for 2018

As 2018 begins, the following three land use and local government trends are likely to be prominent.
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Contractors That Allow Court Notices to Fall Through the Cracks Will Face Severe Consequences

Florida's construction lien law demands strict adherence by contractors in legal disputes with their customers. A recent ruling by the Fourth District Court of Appeal adds yet another example to a number of similar rulings against lienors who failed to follow the statutorily required mandates in the pursuit of their claim.
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Trial Aikido and Bringing Balance to the Courtroom

Every trial lawyer brings his or her own unique life experience and perspective to the trial practice. Much of my perspective and my practice in the courtroom have been forged in the world of the martial arts.
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Supreme Court's Latest Construction Defect Decision and Its Impact on Construction Insurance Claims

The issue of whether a 558 notice serves as a “claim” under a commercial general liability (CGL) policy, such as the one issued by Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co. (C&F) in Altman Contractors v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance, No. SC16-1420, 2017 WL 6379535 (Fla. Dec. 14, 2017), has finally been resolved and construction defect claimants can expect earlier participation from their carriers.
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Chapter 558 Ruled a 'Suit' Under Standard Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies

On Dec. 14, 2017, in Altman Contractors v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance, No. SC15-1420 (Dec. 14, 2017), the Florida Supreme Court held that the pre-suit notice of claim process under Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes is a “suit” as defined by standard Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies, and thus, could require insurance companies to provide their insureds a defense through that process and prior to the commencement of formal litigation or arbitration.
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How Small and Midsize Law Firms Survived the Big Law Salary Hikes

In the summer of 2016, Cravath, Swaine & Moore rocked the legal world by raising starting salaries for associates from $160,000 to $180,000. Shortly…
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Florida Sales Tax on Commercial Real Property Leases Reduced in January

Florida has given a slight benefit to those who lease commercial property beginning this year.
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Legislating Financial Penalties for Employers Seeking to Keep Sexual Harassment Settlements Confidential

The daily press coverage disclosing alleged actions of high profile men accused of sexual harassment in the workplace, has resulted in a change to the tax treatment of settlements in claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.
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Court Tolls Death Knell on Work Product Privilege Over Records Related to Medical Incidents

On Oct. 26, 2017, the Florida Supreme Court rendered its opinion in Edwards v. Thomas, No. SC 15-18903, 2017 Fla. LEXIS 2136 (Fla. Oct. 26, 2017), concerning the applicability of Article X, Section 25 of the Florida Constitution, known as Amendment 7, to a health care facility or provider's external peer review records.
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2018: Resolve to Modernize Law Firm Management

The turn of the year is the perfect time to think about starting fresh and trying something new. While you are busy working toward that six-pack, being more mindful, or learning a new language, why not commit to trying something new at your law firm or department? With most legal teams, rigid roles, hierarchical structures, and top-down management are still the norm.
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