Monthly Archives: February 2025
Lauren Johnson Elected to Board of Directors of Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Rabin Kammerer Johnson congratulates partner Lauren Johnson on her recent election to the Board of Directors of Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County! The mission of Legal Aid is: “To provide high quality civil legal advice, representation, and education free of charge to the most vulnerable and at-risk children, families, elders, veterans and… Read More »
HOW DOES THE GARNISHMENT PROCESS WORK TO ENFORCE A JUDGMENT IN FLORIDA?
A writ of garnishment is a powerful legal tool that allows judgment creditors to collect debts by seizing assets belonging to a judgment debtor that are in the hands of a third-party. This process enables judgment creditors to recover outstanding judgments through third parties, such as banks or employers, who hold money or other… Read More »
When Are You Entitled to a Jury Trial in Federal and State Court?
Many clients believe they are entitled to a jury trial when they file or are defending a lawsuit in federal or state court. What they often do not realize, however, is how significantly the right to a jury trial has eroded through contractual waivers, alternative dispute resolution clauses, and claims that seek equitable remedies…. Read More »
How Have a Party’s Discovery Obligations Changed Under the Recent Amendments and What Remedies Are Now Available When Filing a Discovery Motion?
Effective as of January 1, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court adopted significant amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, including material changes to Rule 1.280 and Rule 1.380. In amending Rule 1.280, the Court adopted much of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26, including: 1) each party now has a duty to serve… Read More »
DOJ Intervenes in Several Whistleblower Qui Tam Actions Alleging a Nationwide Scheme Against Walgreens for its Illegal Dispensing Practices That Helped Fuel the Opioid Crisis
On January 17, 2025, after a multi-year investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint in intervention in four whistleblower qui tam lawsuits filed against Walgreens, alleging that its illegal dispensing practices contributed to the opioid crisis and caused many deaths and other serious harm to its customers. DOJ’s complaint alleges violations… Read More »
Florida’s New “Proportionality” Standard for Civil Discovery: It’s a Game Changer
For years, many attorneys and judges have queried when the Florida Supreme Court would adopt the civil discovery “proportionality” standard that the federal courts adopted in 2015. Some attorneys and judges favored the Florida courts adopting the federal proportionality standard; others were against it. Effective as of January 1, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court… Read More »