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Jury Awards $3.75 Million in Drowning Case, Splits Liability Between Parents and Property Management

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Gainesville, Florida — A jury recently awarded $3.75 million in a tragic case involving the drowning death of four-year-old Kash Hodges, though the substantial award may be reduced due to the determination of shared responsibility among the boy’s parents. The case, titled Figueroa v. American Commercial Realty Corp., concluded in the Florida State Eighth Circuit Court with a jury decision that attributed blame to both the property management company and the grieving parents. The incident occurred in 2023 at a retention pond located behind the Oakwood Commons Shopping Center in Gainesville. The jury classified Kash … Read more

From Splits to Success: 10 Love Lessons Divorce Lawyers Swear By for a Lasting Relationship

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New York – Love often starts with a spark but sustaining a relationship through the ups and downs of life demands much more than an initial burst of passion. According to seasoned divorce attorneys, who have witnessed the dissolution of numerous marriages, there are vital lessons to be learned in both fortifying a partnership and recognizing when it might be time to part ways. Effective communication stands as the bedrock of any lasting relationship. Lawyers point out that many couples in their office failed because they stopped listening to each other’s needs and grievances. Instead … Read more