Litigation

A recent appellate decision may significantly change how businesses and litigants approach the recovery of attorneys’ fees in Florida and may reduce both the time and cost required to do so.  

Attorney-client privilege protects candid legal communication. Misunderstanding it can lead to waived rights, legal exposure, and costly consequences for clients.

In commercial real estate deals, indemnity clauses are key, but many overlook the obligation to cover attorneys’ fees tied to indemnity claims, exposing parties to unexpected costs.

A deposition is sworn testimony given outside court. Though informal, it can be stressful for clients since it's part of the legal discovery process.

Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled that messages sent through corporate platforms like Slack can be protected by attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine.

The Business Law Committee of the Orange County Bar Association held a program discussing the upcoming changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure effective January 1, 2025. 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule on April 23, 2024, banning non-compete agreements, barring employers from using such clauses in their workforces.

HB 837 reformed tort laws in Florida, changing comparative negligence, statutes of limitations, premises liability, and bad faith actions.