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Hurricane Ian and Your Property Insurance Policy
As Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, it is important to know what sort and level of coverage your policy contents. Florida Statute 627…
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Mystery joyride: Judges side with man who got tickets & tolls, found lingerie in Jeep after it was in Clearwater repair shop…
Remedies in Personal Injury Case
Compensatory Damages: The objective of compensatory damages is to make the injured party whole as possible with a monetary figure and in…
Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, and Negligent Security in Florida
In Florida, the owner or legal possessor/controller of property owes a duty to licensees, invitees (such as customers), and guests to maintain…
COVID-19 Claims with Insurance Coverage
Liability Insurance If a business owner is sued by a person contracting coronavirus on their premises, a CGL policy may come into…
Prevention and Response to Coronavirus Outbreaks that Occur in the Workplace
Employers should establish policies for dealing with health issues related to the coronavirus.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued non-mandatory…
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Question: Is there a Duty owed by the Employer Hospital to its Healthcare Worker Employees?
In Florida, employers have an affirmative duty to provide a reasonably safe workplace for its employees. Therefore, employers can be liable for…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and Cruise Ship Cancellations
In light of the recent developments, such as the WHO and the CDC publishing statements, the various cruise companies have relaxed their…
What is International Law?
This is often a question I am asked. There are many aspects to international law. For example, environmental law is a facet…
Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) Case Update
In Expeditors and Production Service Company, Inc. v. Director, OWCP (Garrick Spain), No. 18-60895 (5th Cir. Nov. 4, 2019), the United States…
Yacht Sale Tax Considerations
Perfunctory questions to be asked in a yacht sale is whether the yacht is eligible for sale in the US, and what…
Property Insurance- Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and Coverage
With the hurricane season in full swing, some homeowners and property owners may not understand all the components in their property insurance…
Pain and Suffering Damages in Florida
In many initial conversations with a case, many clients ask the question, “Well what about my pain and suffering or emotional distress…I…
Florida Maritime Boundaries
Although most states have a maritime boundary of three nautical miles from the shoreline, Florida’s maritime boundary is not always so. The…
Sales of Vessels
It is important to note that the sale of a vessel and a contract for the construction of a vessel do not…
Marina Law
Depending on the circumstances, a marina may have a duty to care for a boat owner’s vessel. Now, if the agreement between…
Why You Should Hire a Lawyer—Not a Salesman
By Christopher Kubacki, Attorney at Law I didn’t become a lawyer to run flashy TV ads or build a high-volume legal factory…
Independent Tort Doctrine
Not many people are aware of what is called the independent tort doctrine. Essentially, the doctrine prohibits tort actions between parties to…
Dog Bites in Florida
Pursuant to Florida statute 767, a dog owner is held strictly liable for any injury by the dog, whether it is a…