Written by attorney James Schulze, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Insurance is a contract of "adhesion". "Adhesion" sounds worse than it is. All it really means is that an insurance policy is almost always "take it or leave it." For the ordinary consumer, you... more
Written by attorney Joseph Saunders, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Allows for Business Losses Due to Oil Spills. Florida law currently requires that a person or business suffer direct contamination from the spilled oil in order to... more
Written by attorney Bruce Abel, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Calendar the date you are served with the summons and complaint. There are important time lines in lawsuits. As a defendant, the time line starts when you are served with the summons and complaint.... more
Written by attorney Richard Boyer, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
What Is A Deposition? Why are they Taken?. A deposition is part of the discovery process in a lawsuit. It is the examination of a witness under oath, outside the courtroom, with the witness’s... more
Written by attorney Amanda Benedict, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Notice of Appeal. After receiving a judgment in the superior court, a party can file a notice of appeal to have a higher court review the superior court proceedings. A notice of appeal is a... more
Written by attorney Jen Chiasson-Aronoff, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Calculate the Relevant Time Period and Earliest Possible Deadline. In most cases, the time for taking an appeal starts to run upon the "entry of the judgment appealed from," which is typically when... more
Written by attorney Michael Bugni, almost 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
Make Certain Both Sides Are “Ready” to Mediate. Mediation is neither a "quick fix" nor a painless alternative. It requires careful preparation, patience, openness and hard work. If both sides are... more
Written by attorney Clifford Miller, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Defending a Florida Foreclosure Case.
Written by attorney Jason Lundberg, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
This article addresses the best way to help your personal injury attorney. There are many things that a plaintiff in a personal injury action can do to assist their attorney. There are also many... more
Written by attorney Douglass Lodmell, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Asset Inventory. To determine what type and form of Asset Protection you will need, it is critical to first understand your full asset picture. The Asset Inventory is simple. List all of your... more
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