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Understanding Florida’s Legal Requirements for Appellate Motions: Rehearing, Certification of Conflict, and Written Opinion

In Florida appellate law, motions for rehearing, certification of conflict, and written opinion each serve distinct purposes but are governed by strict rules. A motion for rehearing requires highlighting specific issues the court overlooked, while a motion for certification of conflict must demonstrate a clear and substantial legal conflict. Meanwhile, a motion for written opinion must provide a compelling reason for why a written decision is necessary. Understanding these legal requirements is crucial for anyone navigating the appellate process in Florida.… Read More Understanding Florida’s Legal Requirements for Appellate Motions: Rehearing, Certification of Conflict, and Written Opinion

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Appellate Win for Bernhard Law Firm in Miami-Key Biscayne Luxury Jewelry Case: Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) Claims Affirmed Dismissed

Bernhard Law Firm secured a significant appellate victory for a Miami-Key Biscayne jeweler, successfully defending against FDUTPA claims and affirming a breach of contract counterclaim. The court ruled that the buyer, an experienced and knowledgeable luxury jewelry purchaser, failed to prove damages or deceptive practices after purchasing a Sylva & Cie jewelry art piece at a fair market price. This win highlights the firm’s strength in defending businesses against baseless claims and enforcing valid contracts.… Read More Appellate Win for Bernhard Law Firm in Miami-Key Biscayne Luxury Jewelry Case: Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) Claims Affirmed Dismissed

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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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