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Exceptions to the Purchaser Pendente Lite Theory – A Buyer’s Guide for Real Property Investors in Litigation

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, many investors are buying property that is involved in litigation. These investors may discover that the court prohibits them from intervening in the lawsuit, relying on the term “purchaser pendente lite.” The purchaser pendente lite theory can prohibit a purchaser from defending their new property in a lawsuit that was already pending when the property was bought. This often leaves new property buyers with no course but to simply observe while their property is subjected to a court judgment and sale in public auction.… Read More Exceptions to the Purchaser Pendente Lite Theory – A Buyer’s Guide for Real Property Investors in Litigation

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Bernhard Law Firm is granted leave to seek punitive damages in banking theft litigation

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It is difficult to imagine a set of facts wherein a[n account manager] could have acted with any greater degree of gross negligence as to indicate a wanton disregard of the rights of his client. We deal here, in our view, with an ‘entire want of care or attention to duty,’ a ‘great indifference to the persons, property or rights of others,’ which has long been sufficient to justify a punitive damages award. … Read More Bernhard Law Firm is granted leave to seek punitive damages in banking theft litigation

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Bernhard Law Firm’s article addresses self-executing acceleration notices and Snow v. Wells Fargo

In the article, Bernhard Law Firm addresses the recent decision from the Third District Court of Appeal in Snow v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., holding that a lender’s issuance of a letter demanding payment did not constitute an acceleration of the debt, and thus did not trigger the commencement of the five year statute of limitations.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm’s article addresses self-executing acceleration notices and Snow v. Wells Fargo

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Bernhard Law Firm engaged to appeal arbitration order in consumer transaction dispute, files appellate briefs.

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Appellee has in every way treated the buyer’s order as abandoned, invalid, and unenforceable. Appellee immediately failed to adhere to any of its provisions, and both parties acquiesced to these failures. Appellee went so far as to issue an apology letter to put the matter behind it. Given this mutual abandonment, the Court should find that there is no valid and enforceable contract between the parties, reversing enforcement of its arbitration provisions below.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm engaged to appeal arbitration order in consumer transaction dispute, files appellate briefs.

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Resolving Disputes Through Declaratory Relief: Your Primer to Florida’s Declaratory Judgment Act

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The goals of the Declaratory Judgment Act include: (i) relieving litigants of the old common-law rule that a declaration of rights cannot be adjudicated unless the right has already been violated; (ii) rendering practical help in ending controversies which have not reached a stage where other legal relief is immediately available; (iii) settling uncertainties with respect to rights, status, or other equitable and legal relationships; (iv) avoiding multiple suits; and (v) providing clarity where technical or social changes have placed in doubt one’s rights, immunities, status, or privileges. … Read More Resolving Disputes Through Declaratory Relief: Your Primer to Florida’s Declaratory Judgment Act

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HELP KIDS – Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT) is a non-profit substance abuse prevention org empowering kids ages 11-18

DFYIT’s mission is to support the development of healthy, productive drug-free youth. DFYIT focuses on reducing the risk factors that lead youth to use and abuse drugs and alcohol and engage in negative, antisocial behaviors by enhancing protective factors. Students are provided the opportunities to promote their pledge to be drug free and to be leaders through community service and are recognized and rewarded for living and promoting a drug free lifestyle.… Read More HELP KIDS – Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT) is a non-profit substance abuse prevention org empowering kids ages 11-18

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Bernhard Law Firm files new fraud lawsuit and is engaged to reorganize medical research company

This is the [the Purchaser’s] action . . . relating to ownership of the rooftop patio and balcony enclosure appurtenant to the [Penthouse]. Before purchasing the unit, the Defendants repeatedly represented—in communications, walk-throughs, deed, certificate, inspections, and reports—that the unit included this balcony enclosure and rooftop patio. … Read More Bernhard Law Firm files new fraud lawsuit and is engaged to reorganize medical research company

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