In the case of Mantiply v. Horne (In re Horne), 876 F.3d 1076 (11th Cir. 2017) the Eleventh Circuit decided an issue of first impression in the Circuit: Whether the Bankruptcy Code authorizes payment of attorneys’ fees and costs incurred
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Florida Construction Liens: Contents of a Claim of Lien
By W Mason
The form and contents of a claim of lien are set forth in Fla. Stat. § 713.08. The claim of lien must expressly state:
- the name of the lienor and the address where notices or process under the Construction
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Do Peacocks Fly?
The answer appears to be yes (I did 30 seconds of Google research to find peacocks flying), peacocks can fly but not on United.
As a follow up to my recent post regarding Delta airlines tightening up its emotional support…
Turkeys No Longer Fly Free – Delta Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animal Abuse
Court Rules in Favor of Farmer Who Challenged Medical Marijuana Licensing Requirements
Please see my post, over on Fox’s In the Weeds blog, regarding a recent Florida Court decision which found part of Florida’s medical marijuana law to be, likely, unconstitutional.
Dori K. Stibolt is a partner with the law firm of…
Would You Park Your Dog?
Punitive Damages – Always Require Culpability
I previously blogged on the standard for punitive damages in Florida. To be entitled to an award of punitive damages, a plaintiff must show that the defendant’s conduct rises to a high level of culpability.
But what if a…
$135,000 Fine Upheld Against Oregon Bakers Who Refused to Bake Cake for Same-Sex Couple
I’ve posted before here on the Oregon wedding cake case (not to be confused with the Colorado wedding cake case that went to the Supreme Court).
Now comes recent news that the Oregon Court of Appeals has upheld a $135,000…
Does Bankruptcy Put Equity In My Florida Homestead At Risk?
By Heather Ries
In my November post, I discussed the basics regarding protection of your Florida Homestead from forced sale by creditors and alluded to exceptions to the rule. Let’s discuss some of those exceptions as it relates to a bankruptcy filing.…
Medical Marijuana Industry Hits a Speed Bump
Please see my post, over on Fox’s In the Weeds blog, regarding Florida’s first bust in the medical marijuana industry.
Dori K. Stibolt is a partner with the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP. Dori defends and counsels management in…