Trenam Kemker

In this medical malpractice case, a husband sued after his wife died allegedly from kidney failure after the defendant doctor performed surgery. At the trial, the husband testified about various issues, including his wife’s…more

In this medical business dispute between a buyer and sellers of surgical centers, the trial court entered an order precluding the sellers from communicating with any third party, including those in other countries, about the…more

As the Legislature decides whether Florida will implement certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), businesses of all sizes are grappling with the impact of the law and the choices they must make. Employers in…more

What’s the property and how good is its title? Today’s topic can be reduced to a very simple question: as a real estate purchaser/investor, how do I get all of the property I’m paying for, with no unpleasant investment…more

What’s the property and how good is its title? Today’s topic can be reduced to a very simple question: as a real estate purchaser/investor, how do I get all of the property I’m paying for, with no unpleasant investment…more

In this contentious foreclosure case, the lender filed multiple complaints that allegedly attached an inauthentic mortgage and assignment. After receiving a sanctions motion by defense counsel, the lender dismissed the action…more

Dealing with a Difficult Judge - I find it difficult to believe that February has come roaring in, but here we are in the month of hearts and flowers. According to Wikipedia, Saint Valentine has been associated “with a…more

When Do We Close? - In today’s post we turn to Question #2 – “When do we close?.” “Closing” is the focal point of any commercial transaction, with good reason. It’s the date that the purchase price is paid to the seller,…more

Yesterday (January 17, 2013), the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) released a long-awaited final rule (the “Final Rule”) adopting far-reaching changes to the Health Insurance Portability and…more

One question that arises with some frequency is how to make a record of non-verbal conduct. Younger trial lawyers often lament about the tone or volume of voice, the gestures or the other non-verbal antics of opposing counsel…more

In this case, the plaintiffs filed a complaint for a “pure bill of discovery” to obtain information attempting to confirm plaintifffs’ suspicions that a 50% owner of the subject company had misappropriated corporate assets..…more

In This Issue: - Summary of Income Tax Provisions in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - Summary of Federal Estate, Gift and GST Tax Provisions of the 2012 Act Please see full issue below for more…more

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Act”) was signed into law by President Obama on January 2nd. A summary of the important income tax features of the 2012 Act can be read here. This article summarizes the…more

As you no doubt are aware, Congress just passed, and the President just signed into law, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”). The Act is effective as of January 1, 2013. This summary addresses certain of the…more

The holidays are a time of old traditions and new beginnings, much like an appeal. Okay, I'm reasonably confident a number of readers are thinking this is at least a stretch, and maybe a ridiculous comparison, so let me…more