TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court declined to extend consumer protection law remedies to insurance companies, concluding that GEICO cannot pursue claims under the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act against a windshield repair company. In a decision authored by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz, the Florida Supreme Court addressed two questions posed by the Eleventh […]
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Legal 500 Latin America 2024 ranks leading Jones Day practices and lawyers
The Legal 500 Latin America 2025 guide ranks Jones Day in 13 areas of practice, including two Tier 1 rankings in the categories “Mexico Compliance and data privacy” and “International Firms: City Focus Miami,” as well as 39 lawyer rankings. The lawyer rankings include four Leading Partners, one Next Generation Partner, and four Leading Associates. “Without […]
Proposed amendments to Bar rules dealing with certification
The Board of Governors of The Florida Bar gives notice of filing with the Supreme Court of Florida, on or about April 1, 2024, a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The full text of the proposed amendments is below. Members who desire to comment on these proposed amendments may do so […]
Plaintiff claims negligence against golf club operator following serious car accident
In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Palm Beach County, a local resident has taken action against a fellow county inhabitant and a well-known golf club, alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries. On November 5, 2024, Chad Arbaugh filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit against Johannes Lodewicus Josewu […]
Real Estate Dispute: Buyer Alleges Fraud Against Property Sellers Over Title Issues
VIP Executive LLC has taken legal action against a real estate company and its associates, alleging fraudulent inducement in a property sale. The complaint was filed by VIP Executive LLC on November 5, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Jeyanthi Real Estates LLC and its […]

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