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Personal Injury & Negligence

Florida Personal Injury Case Law and Statutory Updates

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 52 minutes
Rachael Flanagan
Evan Holober
Jed Kurzban
Carly McAllister
April Zloch
Kevin Knight
With Rachael Flanagan from Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC + 5 others
Recorded March 26, 2026.
Product ID 101480

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Overview

From New Rulings on Causation to Changing Standards for Evidentiary Admissibility

Don't let outdated knowledge put you and your clients at a disadvantage! In this online seminar, join our faculty as they offer expert commentary on the latest developments, emerging trends, and pivotal changes shaping personal injury law in your jurisdiction. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or new to the field, this event will provide you with invaluable insights to navigate the evolving legal terrain. Better equip yourself to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead - register today!

  • Navigate the shifting sands of liability with the latest case insights.
  • Get up-to-date guidance on what constitutes an adequate pleading.
  • Keep abreast of trends in damages awards to better evaluate case potential.
  • Stay updated on how courts are evaluating causation.
  • Explore the latest interpretations of UM/UIM policy language.
  • Review rulings that are reshaping how electronic medical records are requested, reviewed, and produced.
  • Evaluate evolving standards for establishing the foundation of evidence.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Liability in Flux: What Recent Cases and Changes Mean for Your Practice
  2. Notice Pleading and Heightened Specificity: The Continued Impact of Twombly and Iqbal on Pleading Standards
  3. Evidence at the Crossroads: Latest Developments and Best Practices
  4. New Insights on Damages: Unlocking the Latest Trends and Strategies
  5. Causation in the Spotlight
  6. Recent Insurance Cases and Legislative Updates: From UM/UIM to Bad Faith
  7. E-Discovery Insights: Proportionality and Electronic Medical Records in Focus
  8. Legal Ethics Hot Topics
Product ID 101480

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
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Paralegal

Agenda

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  1. Liability in Flux: What Recent Cases and Changes Mean for Your Practice

  2. Notice Pleading and Heightened Specificity: The Continued Impact of Twombly and Iqbal on Pleading Standards

  3. Evidence at the Crossroads: Latest Developments and Best Practices

    1. Foundation: Evolving Standards
    2. Daubert Motion Trends
    3. Remote Testimony
  4. New Insights on Damages: Unlocking the Latest Trends and Strategies

    1. Trends in Damage Awards
    2. Caps on Damages
    3. How Recent Decisions Are Shaping the Proof and Presentation of Damages
  5. Causation in the Spotlight

    1. Key Causation Rulings
    2. The Pre-Existing Conditions Challenge
    3. Medical and Scientific Advancements That Are Changing How Courts Interpret Causation
    4. The Increasing Reliance on Expert Testimony
    5. Causation in Multi-Party Cases
  6. Recent Insurance Cases and Legislative Updates: From UM/UIM to Bad Faith

    1. Minimum Legal Requirements: Navigating Evolving Insurance Standards
    2. Uninsured Underinsured Motorist Coverage Updates
    3. PIP/No-Fault Insurance
    4. Definition of Occurrence: Latest Disputes and Decisions
    5. Bad Faith Updates
  7. E-Discovery Insights: Proportionality and Electronic Medical Records in Focus

  8. Legal Ethics Hot Topics

    1. Artificial Intelligence: Competence and Confidentiality
    2. Secure Handling of EMRs, Sensitive Case Data, and Client Communications
    3. Fee Arrangements
    4. Third-Party Litigation Financing
    5. Advertising and Solicitation

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Rachael Flanagan
Rachael
Flanagan
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Evan M Holober
Evan M.
Holober
Cozen O'Connor
Jed Kurzban
Jed
Kurzban
Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
Carly F McAllister
Carly F.
McAllister
Dakota Wealth Management
April M Zloch
April M.
Zloch
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
Speaker bio
Rachael Flanagan

Rachael Flanagan

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Rachael Flanagan

is an attorney at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, where she handles a wide range of cases aimed at holding corporations and individuals accountable when their negligent acts result in harm to others. She is a tireless advocate for mental health awareness. Ms. Flanagan proudly serves the legal and local communities as a member of The Florida Bar's Mental Health & Wellness Committee and president-elect of the Board of Directors of NAMI Palm Beach County. She earned her B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Barry University Dwayne O.  Andreas School of Law. 

Speaker bio
Evan M Holober

Evan M. Holober

Cozen O'Connor
Evan Holober

is an attorney at Cozen O'Connor. He concentrates his practice on first-and third- party insurance matters, including insurance coverage disputes, bad faith litigation and counseling, and catastrophic injury claims. Mr. Holober analyzes claims and demands and prepares coverage recommendations for pre-litigation and active litigation claims involving property damage, bodily injuries, and pollution liability. He manages all stages of litigation, including discovery, conducting and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and negotiating settlements. Mr. Holober also analyzes the applicability of newly enacted statutory reforms to pending and prospective insurance claims. He earned his B.A. degree in political science from University of California, Santa Barbara and his J.D. degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

Speaker bio
Jed Kurzban

Jed Kurzban

Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
Jed Kurzban

is an attorney and managing partner for the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A. He concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability and personal injury. He is admitted to practice by The Florida Bar and Hawaii State Bar Association, and before the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii. Mr. Kurzban is also the author of How Justice is Served and a member of the Dade County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, The National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. He served as vice chair of the Dade County Bar Association Trial Section and on the Board of Directors for the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Kurzban also lobbied in Tallahassee for issues relating to medical malpractice and victim rights. He has also published several articles in the Florida Bar Journal and the FJA Journal, and given multiple lectures on topics relating to personal injury, auto negligence, medical malpractice and civil litigation. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Alabama and his J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law where he was an adjunct instructor teaching pre-litigation tactics at the University of Miami School of Law.

Speaker bio
Carly F McAllister

Carly F. McAllister

Dakota Wealth Management
Carly McAllister

serves as Associate General Counsel at Dakota, where she advises on legal, compliance, and governance matters within a regulated financial services environment. She partners with senior leadership to support disciplined decision-making and to help ensure the firm's operations align with evolving legal and regulatory expectations. Carly began her legal career clerking at Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal, where she gained firsthand exposure to judicial analysis. Before joining Dakota, she worked in private practice handling complex commercial matters through resolution, developing a reputation for disciplined judgment under pressure and a practical approach to managing risk. She earned her Juris Doctor cum laude, graduating early, and served as an editor on law review. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History, magna cum laude. In addition to her role at Dakota, Carly is an active educator and writer in the legal field. She regularly presents to attorneys, staff, and law students on strategy, ethics, and emerging legal issues, and has authored both scholarly and practical legal publications focused on translating complex legal concepts into clear, real-world guidance. Carly is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, swimming, reading, and yoga.

Speaker bio
April M Zloch

April M. Zloch

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
April Zloch

is a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. She focuses on tort litigation, including personal injury, product liability, toxic tort, indoor air quality, chemical exposure, construction defect, premises liability, commercial automobile, trucking, rideshare, and general liability matters. Ms. Zloch's clients range from small, privately-held companies to Fortune 500 companies. She is a member of the national defense team for one of the firm's largest self-insured clients. Ms. Zloch handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in commercial automobile, trucking, and rideshare matters on a local, regional, and national basis. Her construction practice involves representing manufacturers and general and trade contractors in complex property damage and personal injury cases nationwide. Ms. Zloch also assists manufacturers and construction companies with pre-suit claims and investigations under Florida's Construction Defects Statute, Chapter 558. She is well-versed in the Florida Building Code, particularly in wind resistance, water intrusion, and mold claims. Ms. Zloch earned her B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame and her J.D. degree from University of Notre Dame Law School.

Speaker bio
Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law. 

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