Florida Second District Court of Appeal Affirms Limits on Pleading Punitive Damages in Assisted Living Cases
Case: Dana D. Jones v. MG Bradenton Subtenant, LLC et al. Decided: December 03, 2025 The Second District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Dana D. Jones v. MG Bradenton Subtenant, LLC represents a positive reaffirmation of the evidentiary requirements needed for pleading punitive damages in claims against Florida assisted
The Modern Tort: Recent Judicial Rulings & the Future of Damage Caps
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The landscape of tort reform continues to be shaped in state appellate courts, where the constitutional validity of legislative damage caps is constantly being tested. While historical political campaigns set the stage, recent judicial decisions highlight how courts are currently grappling with the tension between
The Inherent Risks of AI Hallucinations in The Practice of Law
Reading time: 7 minutes A growing trend in the legal world is forcing law firms to confront the ethical risks of implementing new technology. Across the country, judges are beginning to sanction and reprimand attorneys for submitting court documents containing what are known as “AI hallucinations,” fabricated information, non-existent case
Excuse Me, Waiter? Tips for Young Lawyers
Reading time: 5 minutes By Todd M. Smayda – Deputy General Counsel for Professional Development You’ve graduated from law school, passed the bar, and now you’re a full-fledged, bar-cardcarrying lawyer. Congratulations. Now, use the skills you learned from working your way through college waiting tables. You have lots of training
QPWB Bolsters National Immigration Division with Scott Decker as Partner
Atlanta, GA – November 13, 2025 Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), one of the fastest growing law firms in the country, is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Decker as Partner in its Immigration Division, based out of the firm’s Atlanta hub. With more than two decades
Distinguished Industry Leader & Healthcare Litigator Michelle Greenway Sellers Joins QPWB as Senior Counsel
October 3, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN – QPWB, the nation’s fastest-growing law firm, is proud to announce that veteran litigator and legal community leader Michelle Greenway Sellers has joined our Memphis and Nashville hubs as Senior Counsel. Ms. Sellers brings over 25 years of extensive healthcare litigation experience and a distinguished
ERISA Compliance: Offense Is Your Best Defense
September 26, 2025 Earlier this year, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued an important decision of which all plan sponsors must be mindful. In this insightful article, members of QPWB’s ERISA and Employee Benefits national practice group, Sydney Croft and Rob D’Anniballe, explain why an ounce of prevention
Georgia’s S.B. 69 and a Jury Pool Poised to Punish Corporate Defendants: Why Transparency and Strategy Matter More Than Ever
Georgia’s legal environment is entering a new era, and corporate defendants should take note. The state’s recently enacted Senate Bill 69, a sweeping regulation of third-party litigation funding (“TPLF”), arrives at the same time a new national study shows jurors are increasingly willing to punish large corporations, even if it
Navigating the Shifting Tides: Three Critical ERISA Rulings Shaping Benefit Plan Management
The first half of 2025 delivered a series of landmark decisions in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) cases, creating new challenges and clarifications for employers, plan fiduciaries, and third-party administrators alike. These rulings, ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court to federal district courts, signal significant shifts in the landscape
Partner Anthony Varbero Shares Insights On AI & Securities Litigation In New Bloomberg Law Report
August 8, 2025 NEW YORK HUB – QPWB’s Anthony C. Varbero, Managing Partner of the firm’s Securities Litigation and Regulatory Group, was recently featured in a recent Bloomberg Law midyear report on securities class actions. The report, published in partnership with Cornerstone Research and Stanford Law School’s Securities Class Action
