Florida’s Legal Landscape Transforms Amid Surge in Class Actions and Mass Tort Cases

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida stands as a critical battleground for class actions and mass tort claims, a status nurtured by its considerable population—the third largest in the nation—and historically plaintiff-friendly legislation and court rulings. However, recent trends indicate a reversal in this inclination, driven largely by Republican legislative and governance efforts. Class action lawsuits in the state span a range of issues, from deceptive advertising claims to discrepancies in product sizes, while mass tort claims frequently arise from varying individual damages from shared grievances, notably in drug reactions and defective products. In 2023, spending on … Read more

Adapting to the Future: How the Legal Sector’s Embrace of Technology Transforms Practice Efficiency and Client Relations

New York, NY – In its sixth annual Future Ready Lawyer report, Wolters Kluwer has offered deep insights into the technological evolution within the legal sector, highlighting a sharp turn in attitudes and preparedness over recent years. The latest survey delves into trends and the readiness of the industry to adopt modern technologies, building on data gathered from 700 legal professionals across the U.S. and Europe since its inaugural report in 2019. Originally, when the survey started, only a fraction of respondents, 69%, recognized the importance of selecting appropriate technologies for their practice. This could … Read more