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CONTRACTORS SHOULD NOT FORGET TO DELIVER CONTRACTOR’S FINAL PAYMENT AFFIDAVIT

Posted on 28 May, 2017
If you are a contractor and entered into a contract with an owner, then you need to serve the owner with a Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavit at least 5 days before filing a lien foreclosure lawsuit.  Fla. Stat. s. 713.06(3)(d).    Many times, when I am...

QUICK NOTE: PRIOR ACTS EXCLUSION IN INSURANCE POLICY

Posted on 21 May, 2017
As an insured, it is important to understand the prior acts exclusion in your liability insurance policy.  The prior acts exclusion bars coverage for claims that arise out of an act prior to the policy period or...

COMPLY AND UNDERSTAND CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

Posted on 18 May, 2017
Contracts oftentimes contain conditions precedent to payment or another affirmative obligation.  The condition precedent needs to occur to trigger a party’s obligation to perform.  If the condition precedent does not occur, then the obligation to perform is never  triggered. ...

NEED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT IN FLORIDA? CONSIDER THESE COURSES

Posted on 14 May, 2017
Are you a contractor and need continuing education credit?  I recently got three one-house courses approved by Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board.  These one-hour courses are designed for live breakfast-and-learn or lunch-and-learn sessions.  They are designed for practical application on key issues facing all in construction.  The courses...

NEGLIGENT PROCUREMENT OF INSURANCE

Posted on 13 May, 2017
As you know, insurance is an important part of risk assessment for many, many business needs.  Oftentimes, an insured relies on an insurance broker or agent to procure specific insurance to meet its express business objectives and risks.  Notably, there is a potential...