Written by FJA member Richard N. Asfar, Cotney Construction Law Florida’s summary judgment standard has been well-settled for decades. One intermediate Florida District Court of Appeal has explained that under that standard, “The burden is on the moving party to demonstrate conclusively that the nonmoving party cannot prevail,” and that summary judgment is improper where…
By guest writer Matthew Dietz, Litigation Director of Disability Independence Group, Inc. As of April 19, 2020, over 300 assisted living facilities and nursing homes have had COVID-19 cases, no numbers are known for all congregate care facilities such group homes for persons with developmental disabilities, or detention facilities and jails. There are also hundreds of…
by Ryan Banfill, FJA Communications Director The reported death toll from COVID-19 in the nation’s nursing homes stands at nearly 7,000 and counting. The New York Times reports nearly 20 percent of deaths from the virus in the United States have been tied to nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. With this backdrop, the Florida Health Care Association…
by Alyssa Davenport, FJA Communications Coordinator There are few, if any, attorneys in the state of Florida who have more knowledge, expertise, and experience with Workers’ Compensation Law than FJA member Richard Chait, of Touby, Chait & Sicking, PL. Most recently serving as the Chair of the FJA’s Workers’ Compensation Section and also serving on…
by Ryan Banfill, FJA Communications Director The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee this week pumped the brakes on legislation (SB 312) creating prohibitions on auto safety glass customer solicitation. The proposal hit the bill in the form of an amendment filed with items on insurance companies’ wish list including curbs on attorneys’ fees and…
by Ryan Banfill, FJA Communications Director It’s been a year since Hurricane Michael hit Northwest Florida. Insurance companies’ failure to close legitimate claims related to the storm has caught the attention of lawmakers as thousands of Florida property insurance policyholders are stuck in limbo. The Florida Senate Banking & Insurance Committee this week took a…
Statement fromFlorida Justice Association President Leslie Mitchell KroegerRegarding U.S. Chamber of CommerceInstitute for Legal Reform Corporate SurveySeptember 18, 2019 “The Florida Justice Association agrees that it is critical to have a strong, robust system of justice where people can vindicate their rights. Access to our courts and trial by jury are cornerstone rights established in…
by Ryan Banfill, FJA Communications Director An exposé by Bay News 9 in the Tampa Bay area shines a bright light on the role of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, PBMs develop and maintain formularies and other clinical management programs; process prescription drug claims for insurance companies or corporations;…
By Ryan Banfill, FJA Communications Director Does Russian strongman Vladimir Putin have copies of Americans’ most-prized personal photos? With an innocent click of a button, millions of Americans gave a Russian company permission to access their photos and use them, perpetually. That’s forever. Why would a nuclear power want to have your Valentine’s Day selfies…
by Ryan Banfill, FJA Communications Director Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter accused Johnson & Johnson of helping to create the “worst man-made public health crisis in the history of our state and country.” That’s what he said to a packed Norman, Oklahoma courtroom during opening arguments in the state’s action against Johnson & Johnson and Jansen Pharmaceuticals. The trial began on…
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