In a case of first impression in Florida, Kansas R. Gooden and Ian Waldick successfully defended an appeal of a summary judgment.  The client owned property at which a vendor’s employee (the plaintiff) was stationed.  The plaintiff was injured on the job and filed a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner.  In his employment paperwork with the vendor, the plaintiff executed a Disclaimer, in which he waived his right to sue customers of the vendor for claims he could receive worker’s compensation benefits.  The trial court granted summary judgment […]

Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to announce that shareholders Mark Eckels, Ben Samuels, and Kristen Van der Linde have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America! Mark K. Eckels Recognized for Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Mark defends employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation claims across Florida and Georgia. His Longshore and Defense Base Act practice extends nationwide. He handles all facets of workers’ compensation and longshore claims from the initial reporting of an accident and its investigation, through the discovery process to trial, […]

“Lessons We’ve Learned” is the subject of an August 18, 2020 webinar sponsored by The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section. Kansas R. Gooden, Shareholder and Practice Group Leader, was one of three panelists. This lighthearted but informative discussion addressed some of the pitfalls of appellate practice as well as common mistakes shared by panelists, with tips on how attorneys can avoid them (or embrace them!). Click on the link for information on upcoming webinars sponsored by The Florida Bar’s Appellate Section. Kansas R. Gooden Shareholder / Practice Group Leader Direct: […]

Kimberly Woods Appointed to The Florida Bar’s Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee, The Florida Bar’s CLE Committee & FAWL’s Secretary to the Jacksonville Chapter Boyd & Jenerette congratulates Kimberly Woods on her appointment to The Florida Bar’s Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee. She will serve a term through 2022. The Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee assists Florida Bar sections and committees and Florida’s voluntary bar associations. Kim also serves on The Florida Bar’s Continuing Legal Education Committee through 2023. She is very active in the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and was recently […]

Effective July 1, 2020, a Civil Remedy Notice of Insurer Violation must be provided by the Department of Financial Services to the e-mail address designated by the affected insurer. No bad faith action shall lie “if, within 60 days after the insurer receives notice from the department in accordance with this subsection, the damages are paid or the circumstances giving rise to the violation are corrected.” Prior to the amendment, there was no requirement that the department send the Civil Remedy Notice to the insurer. This amendment is for the purpose […]

When did you first know you wanted to be an attorney? What drew you to this career? My favorite course in college was philosophy. I enjoy thought experiments and the idea that two polarizing points of view can be persuasive and difficult to refute. The law does not lend itself to right and wrong answers all the time. The law similarly allows you to explore the grey area. What personal trait most aided you in your career? Collegiality. The practice of law is antagonistic by nature. The ability to remain […]