To appeal an issue in Florida after the conclusion of a trial, insurers must have raised that issue during the trial. This is known as preserving appellate rights. The Florida state court rules and federal rules governing the preservation of appellate rights are largely the same. However, in either jurisdiction, […]
Lenders who move for summary judgment under Florida’s new summary judgment standard will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes. The court’s more rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will change expected litigation outcomes, impact litigation strategy, and largely benefits lenders. How Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Differ From […]
In Florida, non-competes may be enforced by professional service providers so long as they are reasonable in time, area, and line of business. In addition, the non-compete must also protect a “legitimate business interest,” as defined by Section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes. The statute defines legitimate business interests through […]
Insurers will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes under Florida’s new summary judgment standard. The court’s less rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will impact expected litigation outcomes, litigation strategy, and largely benefits insurers. How Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Differ From Its Old Summary Judgment Standard? On […]
Featured in the July 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Summertime: What Does It Mean to You? Charles Jimerson Interviewed by South Florida Media Outlets for Condo Law Expertise Third Jimerson Birr Partner Becomes Multiyear Recipient of Statewide Legal Elite Honor Register Now for “Navigating the Post-Pandemic Era of Rapidly Escalating Construction […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – July 28, 2021 – Jimerson Birr, a full-service Florida-based business law firm, has been named one of the 2021 “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” by Florida Trend Magazine. This is the seventh consecutive year that the firm has earned a spot on the list that […]
Class action complaints are not a novel concept. Nevertheless, there appears to be an increase in class action complaints alleging violations of consumer protection laws such as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Florida’s Consumer Collections Practices Act (FCCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), or Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). […]
Join us for a lively virtual panel discussion with industry leaders on the hot button issue of the rapid escalation of construction material and labor prices we are experiencing across the industry. In addition to three attorneys from Jimerson Birr’s construction industry team, three guest panelists will share insight, implications, […]
LEGAL ALERT // Urgent Guidance for Community Associations Regarding Property Inspections and Preparation As the tragedy in Surfside continues to develop, like many around the country, we are struck by the senseless loss of lives. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families in this time of incomprehensible […]
On Monday, July 12, 2021, the Miami Herald covered the Surfside condo collapse in their latest news article, “Condos’ reserve funds, delayed repairs under new scrutiny since Surfside tragedy.” Managing partner Charles Jimerson was quoted throughout the piece for his expertise in condominium law by the Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen […]