Civil Litigation

Florida's 2023 Tort Reform Law Reshapes Civil Litigation Landscape

Florida's 2023 Tort Reform Law Reshapes Civil Litigation Landscape

Florida's comprehensive tort reform legislation, HB 837, has fundamentally altered civil litigation by shortening filing deadlines and changing negligence standards, creating significant challenges for personal injury plaintiffs and attorneys.

October 24, 2025
Timber Trespass Cases Surge in New England, Highlighting Costly Property Boundary Disputes

Timber Trespass Cases Surge in New England, Highlighting Costly Property Boundary Disputes

Attorney Israel Piedra discusses the growing prevalence and financial consequences of timber trespass cases in New England, where property line confusion leads to significant civil liabilities.

September 2, 2025
Former Prosecutor Kevin Lawlor Joins The Flood Law Firm, Enhancing Civil Litigation Expertise

Former Prosecutor Kevin Lawlor Joins The Flood Law Firm, Enhancing Civil Litigation Expertise

Kevin D. Lawlor, a retired prosecutor with decades of experience in high-profile criminal cases, joins The Flood Law Firm to focus on civil litigation, bringing his trial expertise to personal injury and wrongful death cases.

July 28, 2025
Cristina M. Pierson Marks a Decade of Legal Excellence at Kelley | Uustal

Cristina M. Pierson Marks a Decade of Legal Excellence at Kelley | Uustal

Cristina M. Pierson celebrates her 10-year anniversary at Kelley | Uustal, highlighting her significant contributions to complex civil litigation and her unwavering dedication to client success.

June 18, 2025
Jussie Smollett Case Dismissed: City of Chicago Ends Civil Lawsuit

Jussie Smollett Case Dismissed: City of Chicago Ends Civil Lawsuit

Actor Jussie Smollett's legal battle with the City of Chicago concludes with all cases dismissed, and he makes significant charitable donations to local nonprofits supporting youth and community healing.

May 28, 2025