A new class action trend aimed at large companies has emerged in the United States. New York, California, and Florida have been the breeding grounds for these class action claims brought under each state’s “wiretapping” laws. More specifically, classes bringing these claims have accused companies of violating wiretapping laws by […]
Disputes over the party responsible for the maintenance of various areas of a condominium complex are common. Disagreements frequently arise between unit owners and an association over whether the association or the owner is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a particular area. This blog post provides an overview […]
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 […]
The recent tragedy of the Champlain Tower collapse in Surfside, Florida, has brought an even greater focus on building safety and maintenance by governments, building owners, and condominium and community associations throughout Florida. As efforts are made to inspect and ensure the safety of buildings across the state, building owners, […]
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). […]