Author: Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L.
The Florida Litigation Privilege and Pre-Suit Communications
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. March 9, 2016
By Gina P. Villar and Josh M. Rubens Florida has long recognized a “litigation privilege” affording absolute immunity for communications made during the course of judicial proceedings, including statements in written pleadings and motions and at hearings and depositions, unless the statements bear no relation to the proceeding or are …
The Wrongful Act Doctrine: Recovering Third-Party Litigation Expenses as Damages
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. February 29, 2016
Authored by James Diamond and Richard I. Segal Florida follows the “American Rule” on the entitlement to attorney’s fees, in that attorney’s fees generally are not recoverable as an element of damages in the absence of statutory authority or a contractual agreement. However, civil litigators throughout Florida should be aware …
Lisa J. Jerles named Of Counsel at Kluger Kaplan Sliverman Katzen and Levine.
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. February 9, 2016
Miami-based litigation firm Kluger Kaplan recently named Lisa J. Jerles …