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FLORIDA’S LIEN LAW AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE VS. STRICT COMPLIANCE

Posted on 14 April, 2017
There are literally some (or, perhaps, many!) disputes that will make you say “hmm!”   The “hmm” is a euphemism for “what is a party thinking?!?”  The case of Trump Endeavor 12 LLC v. Fernich, Inc., 42 Fla. L.Weekly D830a (Fla. 3d DCA 2017) is one of these...

CONSULT WITH COUNSEL WHEN PREPARING CONSTRUCTION LIENS

Posted on 8 April, 2017
All too often entities prepare their own construction liens.  Sure, it is an effective way to save a few bucks.  No doubt about it.   But, by doing so, you are (i) not relying on advice of counsel that is important...

HURDLES WITH TRIGGERING A SUBCONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE BOND

Posted on 1 April, 2017
There have been a couple of decisions as of late, particularly in federal court, that have gone in favor of a performance bond surety and against a general contractor’s claim against a subcontractor’s performance bond.   These decisions have been so unfavorable...

NEW EBOOK: INNOVATIVE ATTORNEY’S FEE ARRANGEMENTS

Posted on 29 March, 2017
The traditional attorney's fee model for business disputes including construction disputes is hourly billing.   There is certainly nothing wrong with this model.  But...it is NOT the only model and there are other models that can actually be perceived as value-added to your business.  There is nothing wrong...

CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

Posted on 26 March, 2017
Cyber security insurance is a relatively new insurance product that has probably become more popular and important in today’s digital age.  Think about it.  Almost everything is created, transmitted, shared, and stored digitally.  Companies utilize cloud-based platforms to store documents, share...