Monthly Archives: April 2025
Class Action Waivers and Florida Business Litigation: What You Need to Know
Class actions are generally large lawsuits where several plaintiffs act together to collectively bring the same claim against the same defendants. Class action lawsuits can arise under countless scenarios – including many that involve employer/employee dynamics. The case Calderone v. Scott, for example, involved employees who brought a class action lawsuit against their shared… Read More »
Does a Trustee Breach of Fiduciary Duty Warrant Punitive Damages?
It depends! In 2022 Florida’s Rules of Appellate Procedure changed in a way that allows district courts of appeal to review the decisions to grant or deny the ability to amend a claim in order to add a claim for punitive damages by interlocutory appeal. The change in the law led to new appellate… Read More »
Ancillary Probate Administration in Florida
Florida is one of the most popular places in the country to retire. The favorable tax laws and absence of harsh winters draw people from all walks of life, and many own properties in more than one state. Vacation homes and seasonal condos are amazing investment opportunities that many retirees take advantage of, while… Read More »
5 Must-Knows for Starting Your Business
Business litigation suits can sprout from any number of places. When you start your own business, you are faced with a host of different decisions, various forks in the road. Every decision you make leads to the next one, and the next. There are many complexities to navigate – least of all the complex… Read More »
What is Trust Accounting?
Trust accounting is a crucial aspect of managing a trust. This crucial accounting process ensures that the trust assets are reported, managed, and distributed transparently. The importance of this task cannot be understated, so it is critical that personal representatives understand the issue. In Florida, specific rules and regulations have been developed to govern… Read More »