Yesterday, Kluger Kaplan associate, Lindsay Haber, was installed as a Director of Miami-Dade FAWL.  The event took place at the Intercontinental Hotel, where Chief Judge Soto swore in Lindsay and the rest of the Miami-Dade FAWL 2013 – 2014 Officers and Directors.  Kluger Kaplan sponsored a table at the event, …

By Alan J. Kluger Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court answered a question certified by the Second Circuit in the case of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. v. Phillips: Does Florida’s Statute of Limitations apply to arbitration? Yes. The plaintiffs in the case filed a claim for arbitration with the NASD, pursuant …

By: Jorge Delgado The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, popularly known as FDUTPA, was designed to protect consumers from fraudulent and deceptive trade practices.  In a typical scenario, a Florida consumer would sue a company that transacts business in Florida over activities that occurred entirely in Florida. However, …

Last Thursday, Kluger Kaplan participated in the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run.  Attorneys, staff and their families came out to enjoy a 5k race, food and drink with their coworkers. “The Corporate Run is my favorite event,” said Alan Kluger, Managing Partner, “it is such a great opportunity for colleagues to …

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 …