Supreme Court: Fair Housing Act Discrimination Claims Do Not Require Proof of Intent
By Edward L. Kelly Parties claiming a violation of the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. …
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Bert Harris Act – Amendment to Law Clarifies Availability of Relief
By Edward L. Kelly When a State or local government law, regulation or ordinance in Florida decreases the value of …
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Are Jury Trial Waiver Provisions Necessary for Foreclosures?
By Scott J. Kennelly and Janet C. Owens Jury trial waiver provisions are likely unnecessary for foreclosure actions. It is …
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I Have a Judgment Against My Borrower. Now What?
By Timothy D. Hedrick and Mark S. Mitchell Obtaining a judgment against a borrower is only the first step in …
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Lenders Beware: A New Statute Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Homes
Lenders in Florida should note a new statutory protection for residential tenants in foreclosed homes that may delay a lender’s …
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Fourth District: Non-Consumers May Sue Under FDUTPA
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals has paved the way for individuals and businesses to bring claims for violations under …
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Supreme Court Further Clarifies Stern v. Marshall
By Janet C. Owens As we have previously discussed , the Supreme Court held in Stern v. Marshall that Congress …
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Proposed Amendments to the St. Johns County Land Development Code
St. Johns County has proposed a series of amendments to the Land Development Code. The County will be holding a …
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City of Jacksonville Ordinance Code Changes Passed in June 2015
The City Council recently approved a number of changes to the Zoning Code. These include: Ordinance 2015-250-E which clarified and …
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Florida Court Declines To Enforce Judgment Of Illinois Court That Lacked Jurisdiction
By Adam B. Brandon The U.S. Constitution requires that each state give “full faith and credit” to judgments of …
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