In celebration of Black History Month: February and Beyond, Vernis and Bowling recognizes these legal firsts from African Americans in states where we practice: South Carolina Macon Bolling Allen (born Allen Macon Bolling; August 4, 1816 – October 15, 1894) is believed to be the first African American to become a lawyer, argue before a… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – February
February Important D&I calendar dates: 1stNational Freedom Day 12thChinese New Year (Year of the Ox) 14thValentine’s Day 15thNirvana Day (Buddhist) 15thPresidents’ Day (U.S.A.) 16thMardi Gras 17thAsh Wednesday 20thWorld Day of Social Justice 25thPurim (Jewish)
National Wear Red Day
Join Vernis & Bowling on National #WearRedDay to raise awareness about #HeartDisease, a leading cause of death in the US. Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting your heart health. #OurHearts #HeartMonth #VBDiversity www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ourhearts
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. v. Manor House, LLC, et. al., continued
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
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