By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. February 23, 2012
A foreclosure bill that would require a homeowner to present a sound defense or face an immediate judgment in some cases moved closer to a full legislative hearing Monday with the blessing of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Many organizations are taking sides on this controversial issue. By Kimberly Miller, Palm …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. February 3, 2012
Florida’s Business Courts have been very well-received, and have moved along complex business litigation–but some say there is still room for improvement. A new round of judges is the right time to refine how these courts operate. Read the full article from Florida Trend Magazine here. by Cindy Krischer Goodman …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. January 27, 2012
A house panel rejected a bill that would add restrictions in “bad faith” legal disputes with Insurance Companies in Florida. TALLAHASSEE — In a defeat for business groups and the insurance industry, a House panel Thursday narrowly rejected a bill that would add restrictions in “bad faith” legal fights. The …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. January 10, 2012
A Florida court ruled that two lesbian moms both have parental rights. One was the egg donor, and the other carried the child to term. Now that they’ve split, the court’s decision could have greater implications. By Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel January 3, 2012 Reporting from Orlando, Fla. They fell …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. January 9, 2012
A group called Patients for Fair Compensation proposes a sweeping overhaul to create a workers comp-style system in the State of Florida that would adjudicate malpractice claims and curb the costly practice of “defensive medicine.” From Kenric Ward’s blog | Posted: January 8, 2012 4:24 PM Legislation has been introduced …
