Understanding Florida’s Private Trial Resolution Statute
Learn how Florida’s private trial resolution process offers a faster, efficient alternative to traditional court litigation for commercial, family, and civil disputes while preserving due process.
Preserving Crucial Testimony: The Role of Depositions De Bene Esse in Business Fraud and Ponzi Litigation
Discover how de bene esse depositions preserve crucial trial testimony in complex business fraud and Ponzi schemes. Explore their legal origins, federal and state recognition, and real-world case examples from Florida and beyond.
The Strategic Value of Pattern Jury Instructions for New Attorneys
For attorneys early in their careers, mastering the fundamentals of litigation requires understanding not just substantive law, but...
Key Strategies Attorneys Should Use for Evidentiary Hearings
Following two recent evidentiary hearings, I was reminded of the significant challenges attorneys face in evidentiary hearings, where...
NY Appellate Court Voids Half-Billion-Dollar Fraud Penalty in Trump Case, But Upholds Liability Finding
On August 21, 2025, New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, issued a landmark, split-decision in the civil fraud...
Who is the “Prevailing Party” under Florida Law?
In Florida, determining the “prevailing party” for attorney’s fees purposes depends on the specific statute or contract provision...
Best Practices for Lawyers Dealing with Pro Se Litigants
Representing clients against pro se litigants presents unique challenges that require patience, professionalism, and strategic thinking. These self-represented...
When Unilateral Attorney’s Fees Become Mutual
Under the so-called “American Rule“, parties to litigation in the United States pay by their own attorney’s fees...
10 Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Practice of Law
Last month marked five years since the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 outbreak a global health emergency....
NY State Court Refuses To Overturn Trump Hush Money Conviction Based on Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
On December 16, 2024, Judge Juan Merchan, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York,...
New Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Effective January 1, 2025
Earlier this year I wrote a blog post titled, “Florida Rule Changes Bring Civil Practice Into Closer Alignment...
Lessons from the Trenches: “Sometimes, You Can’t Shine Sh*t.”
A newbie criminal prosecutor typically starts his or her career trying petty offenses, including infractions, violations and misdemeanors....