April 24, 2023
Sufficiency of Affidavits Supporting Motions for Summary Judgement
Motions for Summary Judgment are a useful tool for insurance companies to have a Court rule on issues in a case as a matter of law before those issues are presented to a jury. DSBC Associate Marni Rogalsky breaks down its use in the context of defending first-party property cases.
April 13, 2023
Additional Personal Injury Protection Subrogation: A Not So New Pair of Shoes
Many legal practitioners are familiar with the doctrine of subrogation while some may only recall from their Bar studies. You are invited to walk this article’s literary path, which traverses a lesser-known avenue of subrogation by way of Additional Personal Injury Protection (“APIP”) coverage.
March 16, 2023
The Implications of Senate Bill 2A on Florida Statute § 627.428
Senior Associate Michelle Smith Lambert explores the implications of Senate Bill 2A on Florida Statute § 627.428.
March 6, 2023
What Is the Sutton Doctrine and How Does It Affect Subrogation?
Senior Associate Mary Grecz explains the Sutton Doctrine and how it affects subrogation.
January 23, 2023
What to Do When Your Subrogation Target Passes Away
Subrogation is the right of an insurance company to be repaid the money they spent on an injured policyholder while their personal injury claim was pending. Find out how to proceed when your subrogation target passes away.
January 10, 2023
Letters of Protection: Effective “I Owe Yous” or Evidence of Failure to Mitigate Damages
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a Letter of Protection from the legal experts at DSB&C.
November 21, 2022
Subrogation – It’s Not Just a Funny Word
Subrogation is a product of justice. DSBC attorney Jessica Mehaylo breaks down the word, its meaning, its origin, and most importantly, how it applies to you.
November 7, 2022
Foreign Judgments Ruled Stage-5 Clingers in Mass. Courts
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently clarified how judgments from foreign jurisdictions can be enforced against assets located in Massachusetts.
October 26, 2022
Bryan Black Named Top Construction Law Lawyer in Palm Beach County
We are proud to announce that Derrevere, Stevens, Black & Cozad partner Bryan W. Black has been named as a top construction law attorney in Palm Beach County!
October 12, 2022
Learning to Love Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9A (Pt. II – Summary Judgment)
Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9A is often the bane of many attorneys due to its length, complexity, and specificity. This blog post is a guide to filing/serving Summary Judgment Motions in the Superior Court.