This case involved a 2004 hurricane claim made by Citizens’ insured Manor House LLC, a rental apartment complex, for which Citizens admitted coverage and subsequently paid. Manor House sued Citizens for breach of contract, alleging among other things that Citizens’ delay in adjusting and paying for the loss caused it to lose rental income due… Read More
Archives for January 2021
Florida Changes the Standard for Summary Judgments, Continued
Since 1966, Florida courts have required the moving party to conclusively “disapprove the nonmovant’s theory of the case in order to eliminate any issue of fact”. Hall v. Tolcott, 191 So. 2d 40 (Fla 1966). By contrast, the US Supreme Court has held that there is “no express or implied requirement in Rule 56 that… Read More
Vernis & Bowling recognizes and celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Vernis & Bowling recognizes and celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This holiday, designated as a “national day of service,” celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. His life was not only framed by the words he spoke, but by the images that captured his accomplishments. The iconic image on the left was photographed… Read More
Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations? By Matthew Bernstein, Esq.
As we enter 2021 having (optimistically) finally reached a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic with the approval and distribution of at least two viable vaccines, a popular question being asked is whether employers can mandate that their employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. From a purely legal standpoint, the answer is (perhaps stereotypically) not a… Read More
G. Jeffrey Vernis selected as Top Lawyer
G. Jeffrey Vernis, Managing Partner, has been selected to appear in the 2021 South Florida Legal Guide as a Top Lawyer. This annual publication features the top legal professionals and litigation support CPAs in South Florida.