Menchise v. Akerman Senterfitt

How courts have described this case

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• noting that “section 768.79 is substantive law in diversity cases”
• applying Florida law, and treating documents entitled “offer of judgment” as offers of settlement because “neither offer provided for an entry of judgment”
• affirming fee award under section 768.79 and rejecting preemption arguments founded on bankruptcy practice or Rule 68
• Eleventh Circuit taking position that Schapiro does not require a hearing in a bankruptcy case, but noting “a hearing might be necessary if... the court is inclined to deny a motion for attorney’s fees on the basis of a bad faith offer.”
• 11th Circuit taking position that Schapiro does not require a hearing in a bankruptcy case, but noting “a hearing might be necessary if . . . the court is inclined to deny a motion for attorney’s fees on the basis of a bad faith offer.”

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