Recent Blog Posts
2020 NWCDN National Conference – Virtual Meeting; Workers’ Compensation In A Post-Covid World
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace is proud to represent Florida as the exclusive member of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. Please join us this Thursday, November 12, at 10:00 AM Eastern-Time, on a free national virtual conference, Workers’ Compensation in a Post-Covid World, hoasted by the NWCDN. BBDG Partner Robert Grace will be… Read More »
Financial Services & Banking Industry
The Supreme Court of Florida Affirms the Second DCA’s Definition of a Qualified Witness Summary: The Supreme Court of Florida gave additional guidance in foreclosure trial proceedings by affirming the Second District Court of Appeal’s Jackson decision. See Jackson v. Household Finance Corp. III, SC18-357, 2020 WL 3580036 (Fla. July 2, 2020). The Second… Read More »
Who Decides the Issue: Court or Arbitrator(s)?
As an initial consideration, it is important to recognize that Florida courts have repeatedly held that “courts are required to indulge every reasonable presumption in favor of arbitration, recognizing it as a favored means of dispute resolution.” Am. Int’l Grp., Inc. v. Cornerstone Buss, Inc., 872 So. 2d 333, 338 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004)… Read More »
Which Law Applies: State or Federal?
Generally, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) (9 U.S.C. § 1) applies to any arbitration clause in a written contract that in-fact involves interstate commerce. Allied-Bruce Terminix Cos., Inc. v. Dobson, 513 U.S. 265 (1995); Eastern Funding, L.L.C. v. Roman, 882 So. 2d 1059 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004) (Florida courts must enforce arbitration agreements that… Read More »
Changes to Florida Notarization Statutes
Effective January 1, 2020, Florida’s notary law changed. Remote notarization will now be permitted if certain conditions are met. If all requirements are met and the notary qualifies, notarization can be accomplished through video feed and recording. For the notary to qualify, the notary must complete a 2 hour training course, post a $25,000… Read More »
BBDG Holiday Open House
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace was honored to have so many clients, friends and family members stop by our Holiday Open House event on December 5, 2019. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our new office location and the holiday season.
Brandon Mall Recovers Fees and Costs Following Jury Verdict
Mack McCormick represented the Brandon Mall in its cross claim against its roofing contract, Ramcon, LLC. Ramcon, LLC refused to honor its contractual obligation to defend and indemnify the mall when one of the mall’s patron’s slipped, fell and pursued a personal injury lawsuit. Moreover, the roofing contractor’s insurance carrier also refused to defend… Read More »
Trial Court Grants Directed Verdict for Firm’s Client Following Plantiff’s Case
Plaintiff slipped and fell at the Brandon Mall when she slipped on water that came from a roof leak in a recently replaced section of the mall’s roof. Plaintiff sued the Brandon Mall, its housekeeping subcontractor, Interstate Cleaning Corporation, and the roofing contractor that installed the roof that leaked causing her fall. The firm… Read More »
BBDG Wins Another Case
On October 4, 2019, after a three-day jury trial, Robert Bleakley and Josie Rahn obtained a defense jury verdict for the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Marangely Ibanez v. Sunrise Mills (MLP) Limited Partnership. The Broward County jury deliberated for approximately 45 minutes before fully exonerating the firm’s client.
Rapidly Expanding Bleakley Bavol & Denman Find New Home in North Tampa
Ten years ago, attorney Robert Bleakley could hardly believe his good fortune when he acquired five acres of land at the top of Carrollwood in North Tampa, and built a 5,200-square foot high-end commercial office building that he believed would be home to The Bleakley Law Firm for the remainder of his career. Located… Read More »