In my 40 year career (I had my first job in the Florida Capitol building when I was 18 and I turned 60 January 9!) I have come to respect and enjoyed a great working relationship with lawyers who represent …
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Court Denies Insurer’s Request to Strike Attorney Fees
February 2, 2020
by Tanaz Salehi, Esq.
On January 17, 2020, the Southern District of Florida federal court denied, in CMR Construction & Roofing, LLC v. Hartford Ins. Co. of the Midwest, the insurance company’s motion to strike the contractor’s claim …
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