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Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
About Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), comprised of U.S. and international civil defense litigators, senior corporate counsel, and insurance claims executives, is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship and professionalism for lawyers and other professionals striving to achieve a balanced justice system in the defense of civil lawsuits. For over 80 years, the hand-picked members of the FDCC have been leaders in-house and in the courthouse. It is an elite group that drives the agenda and educates the defense legal community. We are excited to increase our membership internationally and add to the elite collection of outstanding lawyers and corporate counsel. The FDCC is committed to providing value to its members in a variety of ways, including offering opportunities to interact with and learn from nationally recognized lawyers in multiple jurisdictions around the country. We value diversity and recognize that the inclusion of people from diverse backgrounds enriches us personally, strengthens our organization, and enhances the quality and talent within the legal profession.
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Legal & Regulatory
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel was involved in the legal case In Florida Department of Environmental Protection v. City of Miami Beach, No. 3D24-1436 (Fla. 3d DCA Sept. 2, 2026), where the Third DCA reversed summary judgment disposing of a third-party indemnity claim before FDEP’s liability to the injured plaintiffs had been determined.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Legal & Regulatory
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel notes that in a substituted published opinion, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the remand of PFAS claims in Town of Pine Hill v. 3M Co., No. 25-10746.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Products & Services
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel created a graphic novel teaching young lawyers how to defend a medical malpractice case using ChatGPT Astra.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Products & Services
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel created a three-minute training video on depositions for young lawyers using ChatGPT Astra.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Legal & Regulatory
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel was involved in the legal case Stout v. Cassity, No. 2D2025-1111 (Fla. 2d DCA Aug. 28, 2026), where the Second District Court of Appeals reversed a defense verdict in a premises case.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Legal & Regulatory
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel notes that in Yellowfin Yachts, LLC v. Rosen, No. 3D25-1665 (Fla. 3d DCA Aug. 26, 2026), the same court affirmed amendment where evidence supported allegations that the manufacturer deliberately concealed a vessel’s grounding and resulting damage.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Legal & Regulatory
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel notes that in Goldman v. Lewin, No. 3D24-2096 (Fla. 3d DCA Aug. 26, 2026), the Third District Court applied Perlmutter v. Federal Insurance Co., 434 So. 3d 681 (Fla. 2026), and held that a court considering amendment under section 768.72 reviews only evidence identified or proffered by the claimant.
Reported by Frank Ramos
Products & Services
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel introduced GPT-6 Astra, a state-of-the-art model bringing together years of research and big bets across pre-training, reinforcement learning, and alignment.
Reported by Frank Ramos