In Franks, etc. v. Bowers, et al. (SC11-1258), the Florida Supreme Court found that an agreement for the arbitration of medical malpractice claims that does not contain the statutory reciprocal incentives for arbitration provided in certain provisions in the Medical Continue Reading …
On June 20, 2013, the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in Cortez v. Palace Resorts, Inc., et al. (SC11-1908), where it considered whether the forum non conveniens doctrine was properly applied in a lawsuit brought in Florida by a Continue Reading …
Alternative fee recovery clauses in attorney’s fees agreements that use an hourly rate as the other basis for payment are valid, even if the alternative fee provision would result in higher fees due to the attorney than under the hourly Continue Reading …
