Bernhard Law Firm Wins Sanctions and Dismissal in Florida Fraud Case After Willful Discovery Abuse

Bernhard Law Firm PLLC secured a decisive win in a Florida fraud case after the Court granted sanctions and dismissed the plaintiff’s claims for willful discovery abuse. Following nearly a year of obstruction—including refusal to appear for court-ordered depositions and failure to produce documents—the Court found that the plaintiff’s conduct violated discovery rules and prejudiced the defense. The ruling reinforces the firm’s ability, featured on FraudLawyersFlorida.com, in defending fraud claims and holding opposing parties accountable when litigation is pursued in bad faith.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Sanctions and Dismissal in Florida Fraud Case After Willful Discovery Abuse

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Miami Investment Fraud: Common Legal Claims and How Investors Can Recover Losses in Florida

Miami investors lose millions each year to Ponzi schemes, broker misconduct, unregistered securities, and real estate investment fraud. Under Florida securities laws, investors may have legal options to recover losses caused by misrepresentation, unlawful sales practices, or fiduciary breaches. An experienced Miami investment fraud attorney can evaluate whether Florida Statutes Chapter 517 or FINRA rules apply and help pursue recovery through arbitration or litigation before critical deadlines expire.… Read More Miami Investment Fraud: Common Legal Claims and How Investors Can Recover Losses in Florida

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Bernhard Law Firm Secures Florida Supreme Court Victory — Court Denies Appellants’ Motion for Relief, Confirms Dismissal of Untimely Appeal

Bernhard Law Firm won before the Florida Supreme Court, which denied appellants’ motion for relief from dismissal. The Court agreed that appellants’ filings were untimely and jurisdictionally barred, reaffirming that the 30-day deadline to seek review runs from the appellate opinion’s rendition—not the clerk’s mandate—leaving the appeal dismissed with finality.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Secures Florida Supreme Court Victory — Court Denies Appellants’ Motion for Relief, Confirms Dismissal of Untimely Appeal

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Favor of Our Client – Timeliness of Appeal Notice Proves Critical

The Florida Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against our client, despite a certified conflict from the District Court of Appeal. The dismissal highlights the critical importance of complying with the 30-day deadline under Rule 9.120(b) to invoke the Court’s discretionary jurisdiction—failure to do so can result in automatic dismissal, regardless of the merits.… Read More Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Favor of Our Client – Timeliness of Appeal Notice Proves Critical

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Big Win: Federal Court Slashes Opposing Party’s Fee Demand by Over 90%

Engaged solely to fight an inflated attorney’s fee demand, our firm secured a major win—cutting the opposing party’s $72,000+ request by over 90% in federal court. The court found most of the claimed hours excessive. Contact us if you’re facing similar fee litigation.… Read More Big Win: Federal Court Slashes Opposing Party’s Fee Demand by Over 90%

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Bernhard Law Firm Secures Appellate Win in Major Cross-Border Commercial Dispute

Bernhard Law Firm successfully defended a major commercial litigation victory in Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal, securing dismissal of a duplicative lawsuit filed in violation of a binding Ontario forum selection clause. The appellate court upheld the enforceability of the clause, reinforcing contractual certainty in cross-border business disputes.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Secures Appellate Win in Major Cross-Border Commercial Dispute

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Judgment Execution Strategies in Florida: Recipient Beware

In Florida, judgment creditors have powerful tools to pursue assets transferred by debtors—even after those assets land in the hands of third parties. From proceedings supplementary under § 56.29 to claw-back actions under the Florida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (FUFTA), recipients of a debtor’s property may find themselves liable. This article explores key statutory and equitable strategies creditors use to reach assets and what transferees need to know to protect themselves.… Read More Judgment Execution Strategies in Florida: Recipient Beware

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment

Understanding Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Corporate Boards Under Florida Law

This article provides a primer on corporate fiduciary duties and board breaches under Florida law. If you have questions about breaches of fiduciary duties by corporate directors and officers, please contact Bernhard Law Firm at http://www.bernhardlawfirm.com, 786-871-3349, abernhard@bernhardlawfirm.com.… Read More Understanding Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Corporate Boards Under Florida Law

Miami International Attorneys, P.L.Leave a comment