There’s further – some might say ultimate – proof that the Florida Legislature’s property insurance consumer reforms of 2022-2023 are having their desired effect in reducing costly, often frivolous lawsuits against insurance …
A dispute over a 2021 law that placed additional hurdles to filing lawsuits against property insurance companies might reach the Florida Supreme Court, an appeals court rules explosive damage is covered by …
The Florida plaintiff attorney who became the infamous poster child for excessive property insurance litigation in recent years has been disbarred from the practice of law. The Florida Supreme Court issued its order in …
An increase in roof damage claims is one of the major reasons for Florida’s property insurance dilemma. But too many of those claims are exaggerated or outright fraudulent, where a roofing contractor or public adjuster, …
Two new reports are out suggesting specific changes to how Florida’s high-rise buildings should be inspected and managed decades after they’re built. The reports are based on studies and discussions in the aftermath of the Champlain …
I had the privilege last week of speaking to the Florida Housing Coalition, a group of stakeholders involved in workforce housing across the state. Developers, Realtors®, landowners, and many others listened and discussed the sad …
Last week the Florida Bar’s second of four complaints against suspended South Florida plaintiff insurance attorney Scot Strems was the subject of a lengthy hearing. This case addresses alleged misconduct in representing elderly client Margaret …
The disbarment trial of South Florida plaintiff insurance lawyer Scot Strems has ended with the judge finding The Florida Bar had proven 14 of its 17 rule violations “by clear and convincing evidence.” He’s been …
The Florida Bar this past Friday filed a third case against Scot Strems in the Florida Supreme Court, accusing the suspended plaintiff insurance attorney of contempt by continuing to practice law after his Supreme Court suspension …
The Florida Bar has filed its response with the state Supreme Court on why the referee’s recommendation upholding plaintiff insurance attorney Scot Strems’ suspension should be approved. It also specifically responds to Strems’ filed arguments why it …
