Navigation A new state report points to signs that recent tort reforms aimed at reducing litigated property insurance claims are gaining traction, but industry officials caution that more time is needed before any victory can be declared in the current insurance crisis. In 2022, the percentage of the nation’s total homeowners claims filed in Florida stood […]
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FSU Law Students Serving as Florida Supreme Court Fellows
We are thrilled to share that seven of our outstanding 3Ls were selected for this year’s class of Florida Supreme Court Fellows! The court’s fellows program provides third-year law students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to apply their legal knowledge to the work of the judicial branch. The fellows interact with a […]
Irene Thaler to Present on Preparing Insurance Estimates at WIND Conference
Irene Thaler will present at the annual Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, January 31. Alongside industry professionals, Irene will share insights and best practices on preparing estimates in a breakout workshop, “Essential Ingredients Needed to Prepare the Perfect Estimate” at 11:15 a.m. ET. The WIND Conference brings together defense and policyholder […]
Suspended Florida prosecutor’s lawsuit against DeSantis can go forward, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit filed by a Hillsborough County prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis over statements related to abortion issues and trans gender health care, as well as his prosecution policies. A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Jan. 10 that […]
Florida woman who said she was raped by Lyft driver files federal lawsuit
A Florida woman who said she was repeatedly raped by a Lyft driver almost five years ago and then endured a problematic pregnancy is suing the ride-share company for compensatory and punitive damages. Tabatha Means filed the federal lawsuit against San Francisco-based Lyft on Jan. 9 in the Northern District of California, alleging that the […]