Earlier this week in California, a mistrial was denied in a virtual jury trial when jurors were communicating with the Plaintiff through the Zoom “chat” feature. This was a mesothelioma case involving claims …
Kelley | Uustal is proud to announce that nine of our attorneys were recognized in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the categories Best Lawyers, Ones to …
Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhorkar Tsarnaev’s death sentence due to a trial judge not properly vetting a juror for possible …
The Death on the High Seas Act, also known as DOHSA or 46 USC §§30301-3030, is a United States admiralty law that was enacted by Congress in 1920. This Act extends …
This week I wanted to explain some of the unique terms and definitions I will be using in my blog posts. Below is a list of some of the unique terms commonly used …
We are pleased to announce that 8 attorneys from Kelley | Uustal have been selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than …
The Admiralty Extension Act (46 USCA 30101) was passed by Congress in 1948 and effectively extends maritime jurisdiction to situations where a tort begins on or in navigable waters but caused …
Being a South Florida native, born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, I spent the majority of my childhood on, or in, the water. I eventually learned to sail and later became a sailing instructor …
K|U attorneys Michael Hersh and Kimberly Wald discuss the effects of “smart” technology and social media. While it has always influenced our profession, technological progress is having a greater impact now …
Kelley | Uustal attorneys Eric S. Rosen and Kimberly L. Wald secured a $10.6 million verdict against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. on behalf of the family of a smoker who died …
