Michael Cox

Florida’s electronic court filing system is entering a new era of modernization, with important procedural and fee-related updates taking effect July 1, 2025. These changes are designed to streamline court operations, improve transparency, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the E-Filing Portal. The Florida Supreme Court’s “E-Everything” rules package (case SC2023-1401), released in March 2025 […]

Picture this: you are a small business owner. You take pride in maintaining a clean and professional workplace that is inviting to those in your community. One day, an employee places a classic yellow wet floor sign down and begins mopping up the tile floor near the sign. A few minutes later, a patron falls […]

On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837, the Tort Reform Act, into law. One of the major changes made under this bill was the elimination of Florida Statute 627.428, which allowed Plaintiffs to recover attorney fees and costs if they prevailed. This has a major effect on cases involving Personal Injury […]

There is a growing trend in which plaintiffs are seeking to recover Uninsured/Underinsured motorist (“UM”) coverage under a “stacking” framework, intending to combine the coverage of the other vehicle policies he or she owns, despite those policies being designated as “non-stacking.” This is improper under most insurance contracts and Florida case law. In general, UM […]

Floridians love the outdoors. Our state’s warm climate and abundant natural resources make it a prime location for outdoor recreational activities, drawing significant participation in outdoor activities. While known for its sandy beaches, golf courses, and amusement parks, many more closely associate Florida with vast wilderness, sprawling marshes, underwater caves, and open waterways.  If you […]

When Florida lawmakers enacted § 47.122 allowing venue transfers “for the convenience of parties or witnesses, or in the interest of justice,” they couldn’t have anticipated a world where trials could be conducted from the comfort of your own home. They certainly couldn’t have anticipated that a cat lawyer would make an appearance[1] ready to […]