It is important to remember that if you are going to substitute materials from those specified, you need to make sure there is proper approval in doing so--make sure to comply with the contractual requirements to substitute materials.  Otherwise, you could be in a situation where...

Your construction lien oftentimes is your leverage to secure payment because the lien collateralizes the amount you are owed against real property, a leasehold interest, or alternative security if the lien is transferred to alternate security.  Having a court dismiss or discharge your construction lien claim is no...

Florida has a ten-year statute of repose which applies predominantly to construction defect claims.   This can be found in Florida Statute s. 95.11(3)(c).  After ten years, any rights relative to a construction defect claim are time-barred.  However, the statute of repose date has...

If there is an arbitration provision in your contract that you want to enforce, you do not want to take action inconsistent with those rights as this could give rise to a waiver argument, i.e., that you waived your rights to arbitrate, particularly if the other...

How you plead allegations in your lawsuit to trigger duties of a liability insurance carrier is a critical consideration.  If the complaint is not pled appropriately, it can result in the carrier NOT owing a duty to defend its insured, which is the party(ies) you are suing.