As many of you already know, on Friday June 7, 2013 Governor Rick Scott signed HB 87 which significantly impacts the state’s foreclosure laws. One of the overriding aims of the bill is to speed up Florida’s foreclosure process. Its important to understand the bill and its effect, especially considering some of the provisions may […]

The Florida Supreme Court recently decided in Raymond James Financial Services v. Phillips, 2013 WL 2096252, that Florida Statute 95.011’s statute of limitations applies to arbitration proceedings as well. Meaning, potential plaintiffs must initiate their arbitration proceedings within the statutorily specified time periods otherwise their cause may expire.