Experience tells us that the recent increase in subprime auto loan defaults can be a reliable predictor of an overall increase in consumer bankruptcies which, in turn, causes problems for businesses in many sectors. Recently reported data discloses that in the fourth quarter of 2022, subprime auto loan defaults increased by slightly more than 30%.

Ron DeSantis was reelected by almost 20 points as the “red wave” crashed through Florida. However, that wave failed to extend nationally. Why?

A SPECIAL REPORT featuring analysis from Tripp Scott's Paul O. Lopez and Brittany Hynes

In an unpublished decision issued on Oct. 13, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta held that an unsigned text message from an individual can constitute a personal guarantee of a debt of a corporation without violating Florida’s statute of frauds and in compliance with Florida’s Electronic Signature Act.

So long as voters go to the polls, Gov. DeSantis is primed to win reelection, and in a big way.

This month’s legal opinion is provided by Tripp Scott's COO Paul Lopez.

About half of Floridians likely to vote in the midterm elections are on board with Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights, according to a new poll that suggests the governor is cruising to reelection.

Managers should receive training in the federal and state laws that apply to the company’s business.

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit may be creating a tsunami of concern to those attorneys and law firms that regularly represent bankruptcy trustees.

The recent grand jury report findings only confirm what parents already know — the system is broken.

A NEW SUPREME COURT RULING HOLDS THAT IN FLORIDA, THE DEBTOR’S NAME ON A FINANCING STATEMENT MUST BE EXACTLY CORRECT OR THE SECURITY INTEREST MAY BE DECLARED INVALID

After a string of devastating hurricanes and just 11 months following the Surfside condominium collapse, the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered much needed reforms for Florida’s troubled insurance and condominium industries.

The Third District Court of Appeal upheld a Miami-Dade County Court judge’s decision that a man suing his condo association was the prevailing party, despite dismissing his case as being moot.

As Florida’s children return to classrooms, what better time is there to highlight the Sunshine State’s status as a national leader in school choice – and three reasons why that distinction matters more than ever?

Popping up across Florida these days are T-shirts and hats celebrating the free state of Florida, suggesting “Make America Florida.”

The appellate court reversed a ruling by the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Alabama, which held that once a summary judgment had been granted in favor of the defendant, the defendant was precluded from seeking an award of sanctions or damages under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Political enthusiasts will recall the 1992 Clinton presidential campaign’s watchword: “It’s the economy, stupid!”

In a question of first impression in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit (which has jurisdiction over Florida, Georgia, and Alabama), the court was presented with the question of whether monthly mortgage statements were communications in connection with the collection of a debt under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). In classic lawyer language, the answer is “it depends.”

Today’s headlines are filled with hot-button issues — polarizing Americans with different political beliefs. The leaked Supreme Court draft that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and Texas’ abortion bounty laws are just a few items on the shortlist.

A current or prospective tenant is presented with a lease contract with several seemingly untenable terms. The landlord says the contract is non-negotiable. The tenant takes him at his word, quickly signs and returns the contract, and hopes nothing bad arises.