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  • What Does It Cost for AAA, JAMS, or CPR to Administer an Arbitration Case and How Do the Initial Filings Vary?

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    In my article for The Florida Bar Journal, I made a mistake in calculating the filing fees for American Arbitration Association (AAA) cases. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. The correct fees for a $20 million claim and $5 million counterclaim should be $19,800 and $31,250, respectively. I also want to mention…

  • Trust Protectors Under Current Florida Law: A Passing Trend or Valuable Planning Tool?

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    Trust protectors are an important tool in estate planning, especially for long-term trusts. They can help make changes to the trust as needed, to accommodate changes in tax laws and the lives of the trust beneficiaries. They have been around for a long time and are not just for offshore trusts. Trust protectors can provide…

  • What is alternative dispute resolution?

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    Alternative dispute resolution has gained popularity in recent years due to the cost and the increasing number of cases in local and federal courts. Mediation is essentially a controlled negotiation where the parties present their respective cases and endeavor to reach a mutually agreed-upon resolution with the assistance of an impartial mediator. Arbitration is akin…

  • What is a major copyright law in the United States?

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    What is the Copyright Claims Board? Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture, and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)…

  • What is the definition of mediation?

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    Mediation is a private process where a neutral third person called a mediator helps the parties discuss and try to resolve the dispute. The parties have the opportunity to describe the issues, discuss their interests, understandings, and feelings; provide each other with information and explore ideas for the resolution of the dispute. While courts can…

  • What is Covered by Child Support?

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    What does child support entail? The role of a parent is widely recognized as both challenging and fulfilling. In cases of divorce or separation, parenting responsibilities are divided. Often, one parent is granted a significant amount of parenting time (or custody) while the other parent is not. In such instances, it is obligatory for the…

  • Understanding Real Estate Law for High School Students

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    1. The data shows that there is a strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer. 2. The research indicates that exercise can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. 3. The survey results reveal that a majority of respondents prefer products with environmentally friendly packaging. 4. The analysis suggests that there is…

  • Florida Construction Laws Explained

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    – The Statute of Limitations in Florida sets a time limit for filing construction defect lawsuits, and claimants must be aware of this limitation. – Chapter 558 of Florida’s Construction Defect Statute provides an opportunity to resolve construction defect claims before litigation, triggering a duty to defend. – The Florida Supreme Court holds that Chapter…

  • Collaborative Divorce: Working Together to Separate amicably

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    1. Collaborative Law is an alternative dispute resolution method aimed at reducing the impact of adversarial litigation on families involved in a divorce. 2. Florida has formally recognized Collaborative Law as a voluntary form of dispute resolution, joining almost half of the states in the US. 3. The Collaborative Law process encourages participants to think…

  • Resolving Business Disputes: SGR Law Experts Can Help

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    – The American litigation process is different from systems in other industrialized nations. – There are two principal court systems in the United States: the courts of the individual states and the federal courts of the United States. – The state court system in Georgia is comprised of two courts of general jurisdiction handling most…

  • Understanding Florida’s New Arbitration Laws

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    – The Florida Arbitration Code was amended in 2013 and is now known as the Revised Florida Arbitration Code (RFAC). – RFAC applies to agreements to arbitrate made on or after July 1, 2013, and older agreements may be subject to RFAC if all parties consent. – Beginning July 1, 2016, all agreements to arbitrate…

  • Avoid Arbitration in Your Contract!

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    1. For larger construction disputes, the cost of arbitrators is relatively small compared to the amount in dispute, making it worth the extra cost to have arbitrators with significant construction experience. 2. Small disputes may not justify the expense of paying an arbitrator, leading to claimants being discouraged from prosecuting their claims. 3. It may…

  • Navigating Legal Disputes Over Trusts in Florida

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    1. Trust disputes in Florida often lead to litigation regarding the validity or administration of a trust. 2. Trust litigation in Florida is a separate legal process from probate, and a complaint must be filed under Florida Statute Ch. 736.0201 to initiate the process. 3. A skilled Florida trust litigation attorney can assist in filing…