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On January 1, 2015, United States District Judge Hinkle issued an Order ruling that all Florida counties are to start …

In Florida, it is well settled that a Chapter 7 debtor who does not claim or receive the benefit of …

In a recent opinion, the Fourth District Court of Appeal appears to have expanded the Slavin doctrine in the context …

Foreclosing mortgagees often wait until after a foreclosure judgment and certificate of title are issued to determine the extent of …

On December 9, 2014, Florida Representative Kathleen Passidomo introduced House Bill 87, a bill aimed at amending Florida’s Construction Defect …

By: Scott J. Kennelly and Jacy C. Owens When an institution acquires a failed bank from the FDIC as Receiver …

By: Edward L. Kelly While failure to pay Florida’s documentary stamp taxes on a promissory note or mortgage can subject …

For those of you who have followed our blog since its inception, you will know that one of our most …

By: E. Carson Lange When preparing or negotiating the terms of construction contracts, parties often indicate where any dispute that …

By: Adam B. Brandon In special assets litigation, a bank offers into evidence its own loan records as well as …