Submitted by Jessica Gregor and Carri Leininger on 06 Aug, 2026
Not every lawsuit can be filed in federal court. Unlike state courts, federal courts have limited jurisdiction, meaning they can only hear cases that fall within specific categories. One of the most common ways a case ends up in federal court is through diversity jurisdiction under…
Submitted by Jessica Gregory and Carri Leininger on 17 Jun, 2026
Under Florida law, there is a critical distinction between a coverage denial and a coverage defense. A coverage denial occurs when the claim falls outside the scope of the policy’s insuring agreement or is expressly excluded by the policy’s terms. For example, if a liability policy only covers…
Submitted by Bryan McLaughlin on 05 Jun, 2026
Plaintiffs often sue property owners for alleged injuries that occur on their property due to the mere fact they own the property. In many cases, the property is leased and under the control of other entities that have a duty to maintain the property, and the owner has no active…