A law firm requested a De Novo Review LLC flex-time attorney research the issue of if a title agent acts as a closing agent and misidentifies the buyer on closing documents, can the title agent be liable to the buyer? Yes. “It is well-established that a title insurance company acting as a closing agent has the […]
Read More »In 2019 law firms are expected to yield a 6% revenue growth nationally. A portion of this growth will come from the pharmaceutical and health care segments. With the impending opioid mass tort litigation on the horizon and new states being added to the list daily, can your firm position itself to capture the windfall […]
Read More »A De Novo Review, LLC flex-time lawyer recently researched and prepared a memorandum for a law firm client on the issue of whether a party can state a claim for conversion of money when that money takes the form of a check? Yes. “There is nothing in the nature of money as personal property which makes […]
Read More »In recent years, Florida law firms have begun utilizing independent contractor attorneys as legal researchers and legal writers to serve reference attorneys, to draft legal memoranda, document preparation, conduct legal research, edit legal writing, draft motions, provided a second opinion and case strategy. We serve clients in Tampa, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, Miami, Miami Lakes, Fort […]
Read More »By: Marty Can a plaintiff seek leave to amend to assert punitive damages when the allegedly fraudulent conduct arises from a contractual relationship? No. “The general rule is that punitive damages are not recoverable for breach of contract, irrespective of the motive of defendant.” Lewis v. Guthartz, 428 So. 2d 222, 223 (Fla. 1982). “It […]
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