Note how the witnesses answer questions and how the judge and jury react to different witnesses. Technically, all court proceedings are open to the public. But the reality is that you may have a difficult time getting into a proceeding held in “chambers” which is a much smaller room. ...
The roughly 60 documents released as of Thursday mostly mention names already known. In fact, the judge who made the call last month to release the information said she was doing so largely because much of it was already public. Still, the plan to make the papers public fueled rumors that...
“Even in Florida, for example, writing non-wind, or having a sublimit for wind and writing some fire there, can be very attractive depending on construction and different aspects of that location,” she said, concluding that “the opportunity, away from cat business, will remain healthy.” ...
9:27 PM: Panic is setting in amongst Democrats. Florida will go Trump. Ohio is looking good for Trump. Now Virginia is actually looking like a nail biter. I am trying to figure out if there are enough votes in Northern Virginia to save Clinton. 9:34 PM: I think the networks are sta...
Goods and services for the media– since the execution of the death penalty is most likely the talk of the town, news/media coverage are something you cannot escape altogether. There might be some media interviews in between, whether on the convict, the jury, or attorneys. However, in the...
Dunne is president of Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida, home of the most famous pro-member tournament in the sport (LIV Golf players weren't invited this year). He's a member of several clubs, including Augusta National Golf Club and Shinnecock Hills in Southampton,...
State Bar of Florida, Fasttrain Publication—How To Write Jury Instructions (co-author)Ann Kerr Stewart
An out-of-court settlement: With a settlement payout, compensation is agreed upon by both parties outside of court. A jury verdict: In a mesothelioma trial, an asbestos verdict amount is determined by the judge and jury but can be appealed later. While verdicts may result in a higher rew...
In the caseBrom and Bett v. Ashley, Sedgwick argued that based on the Constitution, she and Brom shouldn't be considered property and therefore should be free. The jury in the Court of Common Pleas decided in their favor. Col. Ashley appealed to the Supreme Court but later dropped the ap...
By Donaghy's own admission in his memoir, so much cash started rolling in that he had problems knowing physically where to stash it so his wife wouldn't start asking questions. Today, Kim Donaghy lives in Sarasota, Florida, where she and her then-husband and four daughters moved in 2005....