Here at MKRS we take pride in innovative technology approaches and understand the value of utilizing technology to better serve our clients. Kenneth E. Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Xerdict explains, “Optimizing service models, tailoring communications mechanisms and properly locating equipment all greatly enhance the value of office technology and applications.” We understand these views and utilizeRead more
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This month of March we highlight some “appealing” 1st DCA opinions in our March 2015 Case Law Review . Mitchell v. Osceola County School Board, et al Case No. 1D14–2875 (3/10/15) Lower Tribunal Case(s): 12-028130TWS Issue – Whether the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) used the proper legal standard in concluding that Osceola County School Board (OCSB)Read more
Here are a few new and noteworthy cases brought you directly by one of our MKRS Law attorneys for our 2015 February Case Law Review. Roof Painting By Hartzell, Inc./ Summit Holdings- Claims Center v. Andres Hernandez, Colors Construction, Inc., and Guarantee Insurance Company Issue: Whether the JCC properly determined that dual employment existed between aRead more
Check out the article on H. George Kagan in this month’s DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar regarding the recent Lane v. Workforce Bus. Services, Inc. case. Miller Kagan Rodriguez & Silver’s partner residing in the firm’s West Palm Beach, Florida, office and former DRI Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair H. George Kagan has successfully repelled yet another assault on fundamentalRead more
In our January 2015 Case Law Review we change things up a bit, as it was a slower news month for the 1st DCA. Instead, we explore some noteworthy and interesting JCC trial orders. DeWaal-Navas v. City of Gainesville OJCC Case No. 14—018123MRH (1/16/15) Judge Hill, Gainesville District Issue: Whether the Claimant was an “employee” at the time ofRead more
MKRS Law is currently looking for attorneys in the Port St. Lucie/Sebastian area, as well as Orlando/Maitland area. Please send resumes to careers@MKRS.com Job description: Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate responsible for representing the interests of employers and insurance carriers throughout the state of Florida in the handling of their workers’ compensation claims. Position requires theRead more
Congratulations to two of our Senior Partners, Robert J. Rodriguez and Scott H. Silver, for their inclusion in the 2015 Edition of the Top Lawyers in the South Florida Legal Guide. The listings include all of the Top Lawyers, Law Firms, Up & Comers and CPAs and Financial Professionals in Litigation Support throughout the South Florida area. AsRead more
In case you’ve been in a mental daze the past week, it’s 2015. That’s 15 years into Y2K, y’know, that ominous millennium we were all supposed to face a technological Armageddon. Fortunately, we made it through in one piece. A lot of has changed over the course of 15 years; things will continue to change–especiallyRead more
In our December Case Law Update, we review the following: City of Ft. Pierce v. Donald Spence Case No. 1D14-937 (12/30/2014) Facts: In this case the E/C appeals and the Claimant cross-appeals the award of facet injections and denying authorization of an orthopedic surgeon and a cervical discectomy and fusion at C5/6. The Claimant had aRead more
As an active member in our community and local charity organizations, Managing Partner of MKRS Law, Robert J. Rodriguez, recently attended the Camillus House’s 15th Annual “Hope for All” Gala here in Miami. Camillus House is a registered non-profit that provides humanitarian services to the indigent and homeless men, women and children in Miami-Dade County. Founded in 1960,Read more