In many cases, property owners become aware that eminent domain proceedings will affect their property, but owners are often surprised to learn how long the process takes. Major government projects can take years of budgeting, engineering, and planning before the first parcel is ever taken by eminent domain. Early in […]
While bankruptcy proceedings generally allow individuals an opportunity to discharge many different liabilities, there are some classes of liabilities—such as those involving fraud—that are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Code (“Code”) prohibits the discharge of “any debt . . . for money, property, [or] services . . . to the extent obtained by . . . false pretenses, a false representation, […]
The debt collection process is based upon a creditor’s right to repayment from the liquidation of a debtor’s assets. In Florida, there are many judicial procedures available, which allow creditors to identify, seize, lien, levy and force the sale of a debtor’s assets in order to satisfy the indebtedness owed […]
Many construction contracts for Florida projects contain arbitration provisions that require venue in a state, other than Florida. The term “venue” refers to the location where litigation will take place, in the event a dispute arises. Although Florida has a statute that governs venue in some construction contracts, when the […]
Many business and industries in Florida find it necessary to obtain some form of license in order to conduct business in this state. Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”) is the state agency in charge of licensing and regulating businesses and professionals within Florida. The Florida DBPR is […]
The Florida Construction Lien Law can be a contractor’s best tool for getting paid in full. While the Lien Law ultimately helps ensure full payment for contractors, it is not always clear regarding the procedural requirements for perfecting lien rights. Understanding the nuances and technical requirements is critical in a […]
Consumer products often include some form of written warranty. Depending on the type of product, that written warranty may be governed by the requirements of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (“Magnuson-Moss Act” or “Act”). The Magnuson-Moss Act was enacted to protect consumers and to prevent deception in certain types of written […]
Living in Florida, and for some many businesses, a working air system and/or refrigeration systems is critical for personal comfort and corporate survival. Think of the ramifications if the air conditioning system of a hospital did not work correctly, or if a large storage cooler for a meat processing plant […]
Get hit with a stop-work order recently? For the construction industry, there are many requirements to abide by when it comes to workers’ compensation coverage. If you want to avoid being issued a stop-work order or penalty assessment, read my blog regarding the requirements of workers’ compensation pertaining to the […]
Featured in the August 2018 Issue Partner’s Perspective: You Can’t Have a Million Dollar Dream on a Minimum Wage Work Ethic An affirmation of the firm’s culture: Fourth time’s a charm! New Careers Section launched on the Jimerson & Cobb website New Law Blogs Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of […]