Affirmative Set-Off of Economic Damages in Medical Malpractice Actions Introduction The case of Philip C. D'Angelo, M.D., et al. v. John J. Fitzmaurice, et al. before the Supreme Court of Florida...
Clarifying the Distinction Between Giglio and Brady Standards: Insights from GUZMAN v. STATE of Florida Introduction GUZMAN v. STATE of Florida, 868 So. 2d 498 (Fla. 2003), is a pivotal case...
Impact of Vacated Prior Convictions on Death Sentences: ARMSTRONG v. STATE of Florida Introduction ARMSTRONG v. STATE of Florida is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida on...
Affirmation of Death Sentence and Interpretation of Equivocal Miranda Rights in Duane OWEN v. STATE of Florida Introduction The case of Duane OWEN v. STATE of Florida, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Admissibility of Implied Admissions and Similar Fact Evidence in Capital Murder Proceedings: Analysis of JOHNSTON v. STATE of Florida Introduction Case: Ray Lamar Johnston, Appellant, v. State of...
Sally Sarkis v. Allstate Insurance Co.: Supreme Court Establishes Strict Construction Against Contingency Multipliers in Attorney Fee Awards Introduction Sally Sarkis v. Allstate Insurance Company...
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Use of Williams Rule in Affirming Death Sentence for Serial Murder Introduction In the landmark case of RORY ENRIQUE CONDE v. STATE OF FLORIDA, 860 So. 2d 930 (Fla....
Brady Compliance in Capital Sentencing Upheld: Prejudice Requirement Confirmed Introduction In the landmark case of State of Florida v. Thomas Knight n/k/a Askari Abdullah Muhammad (2003), the...
Insufficiency of Evidence Does Not Constitute Fundamental Error: Insights from F.B. v. STATE Introduction The Supreme Court of Florida's decision in F.B., a child, Petitioner, v. STATE OF FLORIDA,...
Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction Through Telephonic Communications: ACQUADRO v. BERGERON Introduction ACQUADRO v. BERGERON, 851 So.2d 665 (Fla. 2003), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida,...
Affirmation of Collateral Estoppel in Blocking Successive Rule 3.800(a) Motions: State v. McBride Introduction State of Florida v. Antoine L. McBride (848 So. 2d 287) is a seminal decision by the...
Jurisdictional Limitations on Per Curiam Decisions: Clarifying Supreme Court Review Standards Introduction The Supreme Court of Florida, in the consolidated cases of James Gandy, Jr. v. State of...
No Right to Hybrid Representation in Criminal Proceedings: Logan v. State of Florida Introduction In the landmark case of Arthur Joseph Logan, Petitioner, v. State of Florida, Respondent. Levy...
Establishing a Totality of Circumstances Approach to Presume Judicial Vindictiveness in Florida Introduction The Supreme Court of Florida, in the landmark decision of Omar Wilson, Petitioner, v....
Florida Supreme Court Defines Scope of Design Defect Exclusion and Sue and Labor Clause in Builder’s Risk Insurance Introduction In Swire Pacific Holdings, Inc. v. Zurich Insurance Company, the...
Florida Supreme Court Establishes Insured’s Right to Suing Insurers for PIP Benefits Without Preexisting Medical Liability Introduction The Florida Supreme Court, in the landmark decision of Allstate...
Supreme Court of Florida Rules Out Anders Procedures for Termination of Parental Rights Cases Introduction The case of N.S.H. v. Florida Department of Children and Family Services, decided by the...
ERISA Preemption and Vicarious Liability: Insights from VILLAZON v. PRUDENTIAL HEALTH CARE Plan, Inc. Introduction The case of Rolando Villazon, et al. v. Prudential Health Care Plan, Inc. (843 So....
FDUTPA Applies to Single Acts: PNR, Inc. v. Beacon Property Management, Inc. Author: Legal Expert Commentary Date: October 2023 Introduction The case of PNR, Inc. v. Beacon Property Management, Inc....
Florida Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Ineffective Assistance Claims and Penalty Phase Proceedings in Coney Case Introduction In the landmark case of State of Florida v. Jimmie Lee...