New U.S. Attorney’s Office and DOJ Whistleblower Non-Prosecution and Awards Pilot Programs

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has launched a new Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program. It reinforces the recent efforts of the Department of Justice Criminal Division’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. The local pilot program offers non-prosecution agreements in exchange for the early and voluntary self-disclosures of criminal conduct.  The […]

States With Biggest Insurance Settlements—And Those Pushing Back

Pennsylvania attorney Robert Mongeluzzi, a Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky founder, has been dubbed in the press as “the master of disasters.” He sends a 45-minute videotape consisting of case-specific liability and damages to the decision maker at the defendant’s insurance company.

Pros & Cons of Florida’s No-Fault Car Accident Law

Florida is one of a handful of states in the US that has a no-fault car insurance system. This means that in the event of a car accident, each driver’s insurance company pays for their own policyholder’s medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. There are both pros […]

President Biden Signs The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Of 2022

On August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT) of 2022. This Act includes a provision known as The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 that specifically addresses those who had been stationed at Camp Lejeune and allows any individual who believes they were (1) exposed […]

Colson Hicks Eidson Announces New Firm Partners

Florida (May 2022) – Nationally recognized trial law firm Colson Hicks Eidson is pleased to announce that attorneys Denise Georges and Thomas Kroeger have been named partners at the firm. Denise Georges was a rising star at Miami Dade’s State Attorney’s office, trying over 40 jury trials to verdict and over 50 bench trials, including […]

Colson Hicks Eidson partner Stephanie Casey installed by Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga as President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

On October 20, 2021, Colson Hicks Eidson partner Stephanie Casey was installed by Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga as President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The Federal Bar Association is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Stephanie will serve a […]

Colson Hicks Eidson Recognized for the 14th Consecutive Year by Chambers USA

Our Tradition of Success Continues in 2021 Coral Gables, Fla. (May 2021) – Coral Gables-based Colson Hicks Eidson is proud to announce that we have again been ranked in the top tier of litigation firms in the State of Florida. Additionally, several of our attorneys are highly ranked by Chambers. Chambers and Partners are considered […]