By Alan J. Kluger A recent article in the National Law Journal discussed changes and proposed changes to state bar requirements, which include mandatory pro bono hours for new attorneys.  New York’s recent changes require applicants to the New York Bar to complete 50 hours of pro bono work.  Work done …

This week, Todd Levine comments on the recent Supreme Court case of DK Arena, Inc. v. EB Acquisitions, LLC. On March 28, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion in DK Arena, Inc. v. EB Acquisitions, LLC, which upheld the Statute of Frauds in the face of a claim of equitable estoppel. …

By Philippe Lieberman Florida’s Collateral Source Rule is often overlooked in landlord-tenant disputes.  Under the rule, an injured party may recover full damages from a tortfeasor even if the injured party recovers money from an independent third-party such as an insurer.  This rule is often overlooked by litigators but can …

By Jason R. Marks It is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are for the very wealthy, but that is not always true.  There are numerous reasons to enter into a prenuptial agreement even if you do not have substantial pre-marital assets to protect.

By Jeffrey M. Berman Recently, I dealt with an interesting issue regarding a defendant’s request for prevailing party costs under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.420 following a voluntary dismissal without prejudice.  The issue was whether the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal without prejudice operated as an adjudication on the merits such that …