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Court Finds Certain Golden Rule-type Arguments Improper But Does Not Reverse Based On Lack Of Preservation

Dec 01st, 2017 in News by admin

COURT FINDS CERTAIN GOLDEN RULE-TYPE ARGUMENTS IMPROPER BUT DOES NOT REVERSE BASED ON LACK OF PRESERVATION--CUMULATIVE EFFECT DID NOT DEPRIVE DEFENDANT OF A FAIR TRIAL. Phillip Morris v. Ledoux, 42 Fla. L. Weekly 2191 (Fla. 3rd DCA October 18, 2017): In…


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Sanctions Awarded Pursuant To Section 57.105(1) May Not Include Costs

Nov 28th, 2017 in News by admin

SANCTIONS AWARDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 57.105(1) MAY NOT INCLUDE COSTS--THE FEE CHARGED BY A LAWYER TO APPEAR AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IS CONSIDERED A COST NOT AN ATTORNEY’S FEE, AND IS AWARDABLE ONLY WHEN COSTS ARE PROPERLY AWARDED--CONFLICT CERTIFIED. Lana…


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