In a 4-3 split decision, the Florida Supreme Court has just reaffirmed in no uncertain terms, that Florida courts are to apply the Frye standard to determine the admissibility of expert or scientific evidence. DeLisle v. Crane Co., (Fla., October 15, 2018). Justice Canady wrote the dissent challenging the jurisdiction of […]
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Richard Akin will present a discussion on Student Discipline on October 18, 2018, for the Florida Association of Social Studies Supervisors. He will share legal issues concerning the constitutional rights of students in school, […]
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has named Guy Whitesman the “2019 Tax Law Lawyer of the Year in Fort Myers.” Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Whitesman chairs […]
The Florida Supreme Court has rocked the boat with its most recent decision regarding bad faith claims. On September 20, 2018, the Florida Supreme Court held that insurers can no longer escape liability by satisfying a long-followed “checklist” set forth by precedent. See Harvey v. Geico General Insurance Company, 43 Fla. L. […]