Authenticating Loan Records From Prior Lenders BlogJanuary 6, 2015 By: Adam B. Brandon In special assets litigation, a bank offers into evidence its own loan records as well as … Read more
The Third District Weighs-in on the Application of the Statute of Limitation Defense to Mortgage Foreclosures BlogDecember 29, 2014 Who would have imagined that a dismissal with prejudice would be better for a lender than a dismissal without prejudice? … Read more
Choosing Your Defense Counsel Before a Claim Ever Arises BlogDecember 10, 2014 If your company has ever been sued, then you know how important it is to have qualified and experienced counsel … Read more
Florida Deficiency Proceedings: Costs Recoverable Following Foreclosure BlogDecember 9, 2014 By: Scott J. Kennelly and Jacy Owens Following a foreclosure sale, a lender may seek to obtain a deficiency judgment … Read more
Florida Supreme Court Limits Application of Statute of Limitations BlogDecember 3, 2014 By: E. Carson Lange A decision issued by the Florida Supreme Court earlier this year significantly limits the protection afforded … Read more
Garnishment in Florida: Serving Writs of Garnishment on Third Party Bank Accounts BlogDecember 2, 2014 By: Edward L. Kelly and Karl R. Gruss In a previous article, we provided an overview of the basic procedures … Read more
Operation Choke Point BlogNovember 21, 2014 By: Adam B. Brandon As part of a coordinated, multi-agency initiative known as “Operation Choke Point,” the Federal Deposit Insurance … Read more
If You Build It, “The Claims” Will Likely Come: Controlling Anticipated Risks In Large Projects BlogNovember 19, 2014 By: Sherri L. Worman Sophisticated parties in large projects know that it is not unusual for claims of all types … Read more
Judgment Debtor in Garnishment Action Has No Vested Right to Compel Strict Compliance With Service of Process Requirements on Garnishee BlogNovember 18, 2014 By: Armando Nozzolillo and Michael S. Waskiewicz Garnishments are one of the most effective tools at a creditor’s disposal for … Read more
Usury in Florida: Exceptions to Civil Penalties BlogNovember 13, 2014 By Scott J. Kennelly and Janet C. Owens When a lender “willfully” charges interest in excess of statutory limits, civil … Read more