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Does a Patient’s Fall at a Medical Facility Constitute Medical Malpractice, or Ordinary Negligence? Small Factual Distinctions Make a Big Difference

Scott Edwards

Under Florida law, the mere fact that a negligent act occurred in a medical setting does not make it medical negligence. The distinction is important, because vastly different laws and procedures apply to each class of claim. Most importantly, a condition precedent to bringing a medical negligence claim is compliance with the presuit screening and […]

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Personal Jurisdiction Arising From Internet Torts

Scott Edwards

In today’s connected society, many relationships and transactions cross state and national boundaries. Thus, the question of whether Florida courts have jurisdiction over an action can frequently be unclear, especially in instances where conduct occurs over the internet. This article examines the extent to which out-of-state torts committed via the internet can confer personal jurisdiction […]

Florida Litigation Appellate Opinions: Discovery Sanctions, Tobacco Litigation, Subsequent Accidents, and Ambiguous Orders (Week of November 2-6, 2015)

Scott Edwards

Every week, Scott J. Edwards, P.A. brings you this summary of selected opinions issued by Florida’s appellate courts in the previous week, with a focus on opinions discussing civil procedure, appellate procedure, trial practice, evidence, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and personal injury litigation.  This article covers the week of November 2-6, 2015. Click here to learn more […]

Florida Litigation Appellate Opinions: Discovery Orders, Joinder of Insurance Companies, and More (Week of October 5-9, 2015)

Scott Edwards

Every week, Scott J. Edwards, P.A. brings you this summary of selected opinions issued by Florida’s appellate courts in the previous week, with a focus on opinions discussing civil procedure, appellate procedure, trial practice, evidence, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and personal injury litigation.  This article covers the week of October 5-9, 2015. In Camera Review For […]

Florida Litigation Appellate Opinions: The Curse of the Mail Days (Week of September 28-October 2, 2015)

Scott Edwards

Every week, Scott J. Edwards, P.A. brings you this summary of selected opinions issued by Florida’s appellate courts in the previous week, with a focus on opinions discussing civil procedure, appellate procedure, trial practice, evidence, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and personal injury litigation.  This article covers the week of September 28-October 2, 2015. Mail Days & Appellate […]