Threat Assessment for Lawyers
Mar 26, 2023
Like all of us, I am consumed with sadness and anger over the apparent abduction and disappearance of Pinellas attorney Steven Cozzi.
The lore of attorneys who kept a handgun in their desk drawer...
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Hurricane Insurance Claims in Florida
Sep 28, 2022
From litigating Hurricane claims on both carrier and insured side here are some helpful tips. Document Your Claim Begin the inventory/documentation before storms. Photos and video of the interior and...
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COVID Eviction Protection Under CDC Order
Oct 06, 2020
With the expiration of state and Fannie/Freddie eviction stays, the CDC order presents the last relief as a defense to eviction actions for renters. You Must Assert This Defense Unlike state, federal ...
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Legal Issues with Teacher and Student COVID-19 Waivers in Florida
Jul 22, 2020
Both teachers and students are being asked to sign Waiver/Release of Liability agreements in connection with their return to school. By their terms these documents release the school and/or school dis...
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After the Hurricane: Insurance, Mortgage and Finances
Aug 30, 2019
You survived the storm, not you have to deal with repairs, insurance, your mortgage/lease and other pressing financial concerns. Insurance Policy and Claims Prepare inventory of home contents/personal...
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Identity Theft Quick Response Action Plan
Apr 04, 2018
You just learned that you have been hacked and your identity has been stolen. Someone has opened credit cards in your name and other accounts. What do you do? Time is of the essence and you must act i...
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Seller Liability for Non-Disclosure of Known Defects
May 16, 2017
Buying and selling real estate can be risky. Even with a property inspection, buyers may find defects which impair the use and value of their new home. Disclose What You Know Under Florida law, a sell...
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Legal Implications of the Disney Alligator Attack
Jun 21, 2016
The tragic news of the death of a toddler on the beach at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa gripped the nation after the equally tragic nightclub shooting in Orlando. This attack has implicated ...
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Last Minute Tax Relief for Homeowners with Short Sales & Foreclosures
Feb 18, 2015
In case you missed it, as 2014 drew to a close the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was retroactively extended by Congress. Forgiven Income Taxable The Internal Revenue Code treats forgiven debt a...
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Trending Topics In Foreclosure
Jan 22, 2015
-Dodd Frank 2.0
-CFPB
-Recent Litigation
-Fannie/Freddie...
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