Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Trisha Widowfield | February 2, 2018
Many studies and task forces throughout the years have focused on the participation of female attorneys in the courtroom. A recent New York Times Op-Ed by retired New York Federal District judge, Shira Sheindin, once again highlights the disparity in female attorneys playing a prominent role in the courtroom.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By John Terwilleger | February 1, 2018
The legislature is currently considering two autonomous vehicle bills, one in the Senate and one in the House. The Senate bill, SB 712, would create significant changes in existing autonomous vehicle law, more closely aligning Florida law with recent Federal guidance and general industry standards. The House bill, HB 353, would make adjustments to the existing law, while still making some significant changes.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Robert L. Parks and Gabriel Garay | January 31, 2018
The recent tour boat accident in Mexico involving 10 travelers sailing from Miami on Royal Caribbean is the second such accident within weeks of each other. On Dec. 19, 12 people died after a tour bus to Mayan ruins south of Tulum flipped on a two-way highway.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Brett Rivkind | January 30, 2018
Passengers of cruise ships injured or killed during shore excursions: Is the cruise ship company liable if something goes wrong during the excursion they promote and sell to the passenger?
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Charles M. Tatelbaum and Matthew Zifrony | January 29, 2018
The ravages of the recent hurricane season served as a wake-up call to many lenders and their professionals about problems and pitfalls when collateral is not appropriately and necessarily insured as well as when the lenders do not have the necessary rights concerning insurance recoveries.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Gabrielle Mercadante | January 25, 2018
Florida courts have been veering away from the bright-line rule that the offer of judgment/proposal for settlement (PFS) statute, Fla. Stats. Section 769.79(1), does not apply in cases involving equitable relief.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Howard Spier | January 24, 2018
Nearly everyone agrees that high-speed passenger rail is a great idea. As Brightline high-speed rail makes its debut in South Florida, it's time to focus more attention on passengers and crews.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Edward H. Davis Jr., John Silbermann and Nyana Miller | January 24, 2018
Wealthy men are cheating on their wives—with their accountants and lawyers. They carry on these affairs in exotic locales known for banking secrecy and regulations that make it possible to hide billions of dollars in marital assets.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Allen Pegg and Zachary Lipshultz | January 22, 2018
The Third District Court of Appeal addresses an issue of importance to many Florida litigators with international aspects to their practice: Litigants' entitlement to costs after a case is dismissed for forum non conveniens.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Charles S. Caulkins | January 19, 2018
Over a 24-hour period in mid-December, the National Labor Relations Board turned back the clock by issuing four momentous decisions that will impact workplace law for years to come. By casting away controversial rulings from the Obama-era board, the newly constituted NLRB returned to reasonable standards that had existed for decades.
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