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Why “Good Enough” Just Isn’t Good Enough For Practicing Law
by Wilton H. Strickland It often feels as if nothing is durable or reliable anymore. A light bulb that was first switched on in 1901 continues to burn in a …
Defamation: A Heightened Risk In Modern Times
by Wilton H. Strickland “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We used to throw that playground taunt at each other when I was …
Insurance Regulation, Reverse Pre-Emption, Subject Matter Jurisdiction, And Office Politics — The Many Lessons Rolled Into An Assignment As A First-Year Associate
by Wilton H. Strickland I began my career as an attorney in a tall office building in downtown Miami, Florida. It was an exciting time for me as a young …
Delayed Gratification Is The Best Kind — My Articles On Premises Liability For Crimes Play A Role In The Evolution Of Florida Law
Wilton H. Strickland It has been my great honor to publish not one, but two articles as cover stories for the Florida Bar Journal. They both address a divergence of …
Do Offensive Remarks Justify Physical Retaliation?
by Wilton H. Strickland In the eyes of the law, absolutely not. There appears to be widespread confusion regarding offensive speech and the measures that are legally justifiable to counteract …
Abstention: When Federal Courts Have Jurisdiction But Decline To Exercise It
by Wilton H. Strickland Litigants often try to get into federal court for a variety of reasons. Just as often, however, this proves difficult because federal courts have limited jurisdiction, …
More Tips To Enhance Your Writing
by Wilton H. Strickland Every now and then I offer advice on how to improve one’s writing and avoid unnecessary mistakes (see here and here). Given the ongoing deterioration of …