The law firm of Boyd & Jenerette is honored to have Michael J. Childers, Kansas R. Gooden, and Kristen Van der Linde selected for the 2023 Super Lawyers list. Additionally, we are proud to announce that Kimberly […]
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Congratulations to Shareholder Kansas Gooden of Boyd & Jenerette for being awarded the esteemed 2023 FDLA President’s Award, presented annually by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA) in recognition of outstanding service.
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Boyd & Jenerette proudly sponsored and actively participated in the 2023 Florida Liability Claims Conference (FLCC), hosted by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA) from June 14-16, 2023, at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort. The FLCC, […]
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Shareholder Kansas Gooden and partner C.J. Gomes will be presenting at the FDLA’s 26th Annual Florida Liability Claims Conference. The FLCC draws insurance defense attorneys and claims professionals from around the state and offers our members excellent […]
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Boyd & Jenerette is proud to announce that Shareholder Kansas R. Gooden has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Board of Legal Specialization & Education (BLSE) by The Florida Bar. About the Board of Legal […]
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Kansas R. Gooden recently spoke on a panel on tort reform hosted by the Federalist Society’s Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter. Kansas addressed how HB 837 came about and key provisions in the legislation. She also addressed criticism from […]
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Creates a “strong presumption that a lodestar fee is sufficient and reasonable.” Presumption can only be overcome “in rate and exceptional circumstances” – Helps eliminates multipliers. Creates new fee statute where fees only awarded in declaratory judgment […]
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While many are focusing on the impact of the Tort Reform bill, the Florida Senate filed a bill that would drastically affect how you and your carrier handle claims. While this bill will likely undergo numerous amendments […]
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Kansas R. Gooden, Josh Hartley, and Jennifer Kerwin recently prevailed in a declaratory judgment action in the Southern District of Florida. They filed a declaratory judgment action seeking a determination that the carrier did not have a […]
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The case involved the question when is a settlement contract formed under section 768.79, Florida Statutes—when the notice of acceptance is filed or when the contract is performed? The case arose out of an automobile accident which […]
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