Monthly Archives: October 2020

“The code is more what you’d call[...]

October 19, 2020
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.250(a)(1) enumerates the time standards of a civil matter from the filing of a complaint[...]

Nip a Punitive Damages Claim in the[...]

October 16, 2020
Punitive damages in Florida are meant to punish a defendant for wrongful conduct and deter similar conduct in the future.[...]

Supersedeas Bonds & Real Property

October 13, 2020
Guided by a federal standard, the Third District Court of Appeal recently clarified the factors relevant to calculating the amount[...]

“You’ve Got Mail!”… But Do You Actually[...]

October 12, 2020
A common issue arising with first-party insurance litigation is when a homeowner alleges her or she did not receive payment[...]

Ancient Pure Bill of Discovery

October 8, 2020
A pure bill of discovery is an equitable remedy, rarely used since the adoption of the Florida Rules of Civil[...]

Bad Faith & The Abuse of Civil[...]

October 7, 2020
CSK’s nationally recognized bad faith attorneys hold vast experience in defending, guiding and consulting all types of clients in bad[...]

Perfecting Proposals for Settlement

October 6, 2020
In addition to briefing and arguing appeals, CSK’s Appellate Practice Group routinely provides litigation support at the trial level including[...]

Lien on Me: Attorney’s Fees Liens in[...]

October 5, 2020
It is very common for Florida claimants to change attorneys during litigation. Invariably, the now former attorney will immediately send[...]

Admissibility of Expert Testimony Under the Daubert[...]

October 2, 2020
In May 2019, the Florida Supreme Court found the standard set forth in Daubert v. Merrell-Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S.[...]