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April 14, 2026By Nicole Nardo
When a decedent’s only connection to Florida is an interest in someone else’s estate, the question arises whether that connection suffices to establish probate venue in the state, or whether it remains nothing more than a mere expectancy. This issue exposes a subtle yet significant tension in Florida probate law, hinging not only on the […]
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April 6, 2026By Danielle Classey Houston
Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law was enacted to ensure the prompt delivery of medical and disability benefits to employees injured in the course and scope of their employment.[i] Historically, however, the statutory framework treated psychological injuries differently from physical ones. Under Florida Statute section 440.093, purely mental or nervous injuries were excluded unless accompanied by a […]
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March 4, 2026By Grace Kendall
Flashy billboard advertisements for large law firms containing seven-figure personal injury wins are commonplace in the state of Florida. The seven-figure ($1 million or above) verdicts are less common than the average consumer might think, and are typically reserved for catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and permanent disfigurement.[i] Trials can be lengthy, difficult, painful, and even […]
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February 26, 2026By Laura Leyva Hevia
Affordable housing is meant to solve a crisis, yet many Floridians are asking whether it is actually affordable at all. Under Florida’s Live Local Act, developers may qualify for major zoning and density incentives if at least 40 percent of units are designated as affordable and if 65 percent of the project is residential.[i] However, […]
