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Mike Colodny Receives LAAIA’s 2026 Fernando Gimenez Jr. Insurance Man of the Year Award

Tara Slavin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:04:57 +0000

Colodny Fass founder and Shareholder Mike Colodny received the 2026 Fernando Gimenez Jr. Insurance Man of the Year Award from the Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies (LAAIA) during its 56th Annual Convention last month. The award recognizes Colodny’s leadership, service and longstanding contributions to Florida’s insurance industry. “Receiving this […]

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Two Supreme Court Decisions, One Direction for Transportation & Logistics Litigation

Tara Slavin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:33:57 +0000

Transportation and logistics companies operate at the intersection of contracts, federal regulation, and state law. Two unanimous Supreme Court decisions issued just two weeks apart in May 2026 reinforce a consistent interpretive approach: courts should not read federal statutes to foreclose otherwise viable claims or forums unless Congress has clearly […]

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Flowers Foods v. Brock: That Last Mile Can Be a Long One – When “Local” Delivery Is Considered Interstate Commerce and Why It Matters to You

Tara Slavin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:15:12 +0000

Our attorneys help businesses navigate the legal risks associated with employment relationships, independent-contractor arrangements, distribution networks, and arbitration agreements. We assist clients with structuring and reviewing contracts, evaluating worker-classification issues, managing wage-and-hour claims, and defending class, collective, and commercial litigation. The Supreme Court’s decision in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock […]

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Brokers After Montgomery: What the Supreme Court’s Trucking Decision Means and How Far It Will Extend

Tara Slavin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:01:42 +0000

Our transportation and logistics practice helps freight brokers, motor carriers, shippers, and insurers address the legal and operational risks that arise throughout the movement of goods. We assist clients with reviewing and strengthening transportation agreements, developing carrier-selection and risk-management procedures, managing claims, and handling transportation-related litigation. The Supreme Court’s decision […]

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Florida Expands Captive Insurance Framework with Protected Cell Legislation

Tara Slavin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:48:54 +0000

Florida has enacted legislation creating a statutory framework for protected cell captive insurance companies, marking a significant update to the state’s captive insurance laws. CS/CS/HB 883, sponsored by Representative Tom Fabricio with companion legislation sponsored by Senator Tom Leek, was approved by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 11, 2026, and […]

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2026 Florida Pre-Legislative Session Lookahead

Tara Slavin — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:00:28 +0000

Florida’s 60-day Legislative Session will convene next Tuesday, January 13, and is scheduled to sine die on March 13. This will be the final year with Senate President Ben Albritton (R–Bartow) and Speaker Danny Perez (R–Miami) holding the gavels, as well as Governor Ron DeSantis (R) serving as Chief Executive. While we […]

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Florida’s Evolving Insurance Landscape: Insights from the Chambers Insurance Litigation 2025 Practice Guide

Tara Slavin — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:01:54 +0000

Florida’s insurance market continues to be one of the most closely watched in the country, shaped by legislative reform, evolving case law, and shifting expectations around insurer conduct. In the Chambers and Partners Insurance Litigation 2025 Global Practice Guide, Colodny Fass Shareholders Maria Elena Abate and Matthew Scarfone, together with PartnerFernando […]

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Colodny Fass Earns Top Honors in the 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Tara Slavin — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:25:26 +0000

Colodny Fass is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings, celebrating top-tier results for multiple practice areas across Florida. The regional rankings by metro area include: Tallahassee Government Relations Practice Fort Lauderdale Commercial Litigation Litigation – Insurance A distinction awarded to only 3.8% of law […]

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Power Plays and Policy Shifts: Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Recap

Tara Slavin — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:19:28 +0000

The 2025 Florida Legislative Session was anything but typical, marked by extended budget negotiations, political power shifts, and fierce policy debates. Led by Katherine Scott Webb and Amanda Fraser, our team breaks down what passed, what didn’t, and what’s next for the industries we serve. Session Overview Florida’s 60-day Legislative […]

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Colodny Fass Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Guide for Insurance Law

Tara Slavin — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:35:15 +0000

Chambers & Partners has released its 2025 edition of the Chambers USA Guide, once again recognizing Colodny Fass for its excellence in Insurance Law. The firm earned Band 2 for Insurance: Transactional & Regulatory and Band 3 for Insurance: Dispute Resolution in Florida. In addition, three Colodny Fass attorneys were […]

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