South Florida Law Blog

“I believe it’ll be fair if they prevail the bank gets fees, or if we prevail we get fees. That’s the way it should be. I think this is how the legislature wanted it, and this is how the Fourth DCA is now going to rule. It’s clear that everyone is going to follow the path here of what is […]

The pandemic has created a major divide in the housing market. There are many who were able to save during the height of the pandemic and are now able to purchase real estate. However, at the same time, there are many who are locked out of home ownership because they are unable to afford homes as they either do not […]

We congratulate both of our founders, Ellen Pilelsky and Roy Oppenheim, for being featured as a Dynamic Duo in the June 1, 2021 issue of Lifestyle Magazine. Here is the full story:  Do you have any advice for anyone considering starting a business? Do what you are passionate about and work with those that you hold close. It can be […]

With the exception of Nigeria, the global population is decreasing as more parents are delaying having children and fewer babies are being born. Reasons for this population shift include the worldwide changes in cultural and social mores as more women have gained access to education and contraception, as well as more people marrying later in life and the substantive cost […]

American conglomerate 3M, known for manufacturing safety and other equipment for various industries, is facing multi-district litigation in Florida over the sale of faulty dual-ended combat arms earplugs for soldiers. Last month, a jury trial hit 3M with a multimillion-dollar verdict after finding 3M liable for the hearing loss and tinnitus suffered by the three members of the armed forces. […]

As stay at home orders, moratoriums, and, for many, working remotely from home becomes a memory of the COVID Pandemic, the Florida Supreme Court is trying to force each judicial district to catch up on lost time. The impact will be profound on judges, lawyers, and their clients. Cases will move along faster, and more work will be required by […]

Dear Friends: “Home is where your mom is.”—Unknown This Mother’s Day is different. The pandemic challenged our concept of home and our parental roles as perhaps never before. Many of us moms (as well as dads and guardians) had to make decisions to change or leave employment to assume full or part-time roles of teaching our children due to school […]

Since late last year, residential properties in South Florida ranging from $1 million plus to over $15 million have been selling at incredible pace. Single family sales doubled, with average sales prices increasing 20.1% from $2.55 million to $3.06 million, with all cash deals more than doubling. While high-end condo market sales are arguably outpacing single family home, the overall […]