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Are Experts on Attorneys’ Fees Necessary or Just Another Cost?
Are Experts on Attorneys’ Fees Necessary or Just Another Cost? BLOG In a landmark shift for Florida litigation, the Sixth District Court of Appeal recently broke with longstanding precedent by ruling that trial courts are no longer required to hold an evidentiary hearing or hear expert witness testimony to prove the reasonableness of attorney’s fees. The opinion, which was issued on March 20, 2026 in Charles Ruffenach v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, et. al., represents a substantial shift in the legal landscape of Southwest Florida and begs the question: is this a win for judicial efficiency or a threat to fairness? Safeguarding the Standard: The Case for Evidentiary Rigor While the Sixth DCA’s decision aims [...]
The Growing Role of AI in the Legal Profession
The Growing Role of AI in the Legal Profession AI is rapidly transforming how law firms handle legal documents. Traditionally, reviewing contracts, drafting agreements, and analyzing case files required long hours of manual work by lawyers and paralegals. BLOG As technology continues to evolve, the legal industry is increasingly exploring how AI can improve accuracy while reducing time spent on repetitive tasks. AI is also becoming a valuable tool for drafting legal documents. With the help of machine learning models and natural language processing, legal professionals can generate first drafts of contracts and other common legal forms. While human review is still essential, AI can significantly speed up the drafting process by providing a structured starting [...]
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