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Monthly Archives: March 2016

Owner Builder Permits – Why Acting as Your Own Contractor in Florida can be Risky Business

March 4, 2016 Construction Industry Legal Blog

The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry. As a result, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. From that statutory authority, the Construction Industry Licensing Board was created and along with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, promulgated 61G4 of the Florida Administrative Code to further set forth rules and standards that govern the construction industry in Florida.

The Five Most Common Ways to Pierce the Corporate Veil and Impose Personal Liability for Corporate Debts

March 2, 2016 Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

Many entrepreneurs create business entities to operate their businesses, to facilitate commercial ventures, and to shield themselves from personal liability.  The business maintains a separate and distinct identity from that of its owners or related entities.  However, the mere shell of a corporate structure is not always enough to avoid […]

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