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PROVING & DEFENDING LOST PROFIT DAMAGES

Posted on 27 May, 2016
I have written numerous articles regarding the challenge in proving lost profit damages.  Yes, lost profits are a form of damages in business disputes, but they are a form of damages that...

PERSONAL GUARANTOR CANNOT ESCAPE A PERSONAL GUARANTEE BY…

Posted on 20 May, 2016
In a prior article, I discussed the point that a personal guarantor cannot escape a contractual requirement of a personal guarantee merely by executing the guarantee as a corporate officer.   

INTERESTED IN FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING LICENSING???

Posted on 17 May, 2016
  Interested in learning about Florida construction contracting licensing?  Contrary to perhaps popular belief, Florida's construction contracting licensing law is confusing...even for practitioners.  Below is a portion of a presentation on the requirements for construction contracting licensure and the penalties for unlicensed contracting.      Please contact David Adelstein at dadelstein@gmail.com or...

QUICK NOTE: FILING THE “SHOW CAUSE” COMPLAINT REGARDING A CONSTRUCTION LIEN

Posted on 11 May, 2016
I have talked about your options when there is a construction lien on your property.  One option discussed is the "show cause" complaint pursuant to Florida Statute s. 713.21(4) where you sue the construction...

OPTIONS WHEN THERE IS CONSTRUCTION LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY

Posted on 6 May, 2016
There is a construction lien on my property.  What are my best options?  I hear this question quite a bit…so here it goes… (1) Do nothing.  That’s right – do nothing. If you are not looking to sell your house or refinance...