On July 1, 2022, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442(c), as amended by the Florida Supreme Court, went into effect. Specifically, the Court amended the rule to exclude most nonmonetary terms from proposals for settlement in an effort to [...]
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It is common for equine facilities to require clients to sign liability releases prior to engaging in equine-related activities, such as riding. But considering that forty-eight states have enacted Equine Activity Liability Laws, many wonder if [...]
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Does Force Majeure Force Business Interruption? webcast. In this session, we examined the intersection of force majeure and business interruption insurance in the time of COVID-19. If you [...]
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The COVID-19 outbreak threatened the viability of businesses and institutions that contribute to the overall well-being of Florida. In an effort to restart the economy and fight back against the economic impact of COVID-19, the [...]
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On May 3, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law SB 2006, which went into effect July 1. This law extends the Governor’s Executive Order prohibiting businesses from requiring consumers or customers to show documentation of vaccination [...]
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Just as Florida Statute, section 768.38 protects non-healthcare providers, so too does its counterpart, Florida Statute, section 768.381 which protects healthcare providers from civil liability related to “COVID-19 related claims.” The [...]
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By Johanna Sheehe, Esq. On March 29, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed a sweeping COVID-19 liability shield into law, thus creating significant hurdles for any plaintiff seeking to bring a COVID-19 related lawsuit in the State of Florida. The new [...]
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The National Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and eleven state affiliates filed a federal lawsuit on March 15, 2021 seeking to prevent the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (HISA) from being implemented. HISA [...]
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The proliferation of online customer reviews and comments have created a tricky landscape for business owners trying to promote a positive image of their company and deflect negative critiques that can be misleading and sometimes downright [...]
With so many people struggling to maintain income due to COVID-19, can this crisis change existing laws to prevent evictions? Read this article by Sheehe & Associates, P.A. attorney Karen D. Fultz to learn more on this timely topic.
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