The Coronavirus lawsuits have begun. In Florida insurance litigation news, a popular Fort Lauderdale restaurant has initiated a federal class action case against Chubb alleging that the insurer is refusing to cover lawsuits related to the pandemic and local shutdown orders. Learn More
In an en banc opinion deciding the matter of Hock v. Triad Guar. Ins. Corp., 2D16-4008, 2020 WL 1036482 (Fla. 2d DCA Mar. 4, 2020), Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal held that a corporation that becomes administratively dissolved for failure to file an annual report may defend or prosecute an action in order to wind up its business and affairs. Learn More
In light of the widespread disruption to American life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has promulgated a broad set of deadline extensions, which afford taxpayers substantial relief. Learn More
On March 25, 2020, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal issued its panel decision in Doe v. Natt, 2D19-1383, 2020 WL 1486926 (Fla. 2d DCA Mar. 25, 2020). A copy of the decision is available here. The facts of the case are as astonishing as its holding. Learn More
Under the COVID-19 stimulus package, formally titled the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which the President signed into law on March 27, 2020, taxpayers who have been unable to carry back net operating losses originating after 2017 based on recent changes to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) have been provided substantial relief. Learn More
The world is adjusting to mass quarantines, with some industries adapting faster than others. Yet some trends are already coming into focus. Learn More
On March 18, 2020, in response to the international pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus, the President signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (“the Act”). Learn More
Part III of this series explores excuses for nonperformance which may be available to parties under the Uniform Commercial Code Article 2 (“UCC”) for contracts concerning the sale of goods. Learn More