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March 13, 2014

McCall v. United States of America: A Victory for Democracy, for Florida, and for High Quality Health Care

Today the Florida Supreme Court declared that non-economic damage caps in medical malpractice cases violate the Florida Constitution. This is an historic …

December 5, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Reflections on a Year in the Life of a Trial Lawyer

Another year comes to a close this month. For the Ratzan Law Group, this has been an emblematic year in the life …

June 20, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Florida Supreme Court: Medical Malpractice Arbitration Agreement Void As Against Public Policy

In Franks v. Bowers, a landmark decision involving medical malpractice arbitration provisions, the Florida Supreme Court yesterday (June 20, 2013) struck down …

June 7, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Otaola v. Cusano’s Bakery: Justice for the Family of a Miami Cyclist

After a long, arduous journey, Marisela Otaola and her family received justice this year when they resolved their case against Cusano’s Bakery …

May 31, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

The Right Stuff: A Judge for Now, A Judge for All Time

I attended the investiture of Judge Alan Fine today. It was a remarkable event. A testament to a man who is well …

May 24, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

5 “Big Picture” Trial Tips for Your Next Trial

There are many important and valuable trial tactics and techniques. You can and should read books on the subjects and attend seminars …

May 17, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Capping Damages on Brain Injured Babies: Florida Supreme Court Gives Approval

The Florida Supreme Court this week, in Samples v. Florida Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association, upheld the constitutionality of Florida's $100,000 …

May 3, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan