Commercial landlords may encounter tenants who refuse to pay rent, refuse to vacate the premises after the lease term has ended or fail to cure a material breach of the lease agreement. In these situations, the landlord may decide to commence eviction proceedings by filing an action for eviction and […]
Featured in the August 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: How to Critique Your Self-Critic Three Jimerson Birr Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers in America for 2022 Jimerson Birr Ranked Number 26 on Best Companies to Work For in Florida Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Jacksonville, Fla. – August 19, 2021 – Jimerson Birr is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys, including managing partner Charles B. Jimerson, partner James O. “Joby” Birr, III, and special counsel Lynne C. Rhode were included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. After receiving more […]
On July 1, 2021, Senate Bill 56 went into effect along with Senate Bill 630. While both bills affect the laws governing Florida condominium and homeowners’ associations, Senate Bill 56, specifically, changed the collection and notification procedures for these associations. This article provides an overview of how Senate Bill 56 […]
A new class action trend aimed at large companies has emerged in the United States. New York, California, and Florida have been the breeding grounds for these class action claims brought under each state’s “wiretapping” laws. More specifically, classes bringing these claims have accused companies of violating wiretapping laws by […]
Disputes over the party responsible for the maintenance of various areas of a condominium complex are common. Disagreements frequently arise between unit owners and an association over whether the association or the owner is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a particular area. This blog post provides an overview […]
To appeal an issue in Florida after the conclusion of a trial, insurers must have raised that issue during the trial. This is known as preserving appellate rights. The Florida state court rules and federal rules governing the preservation of appellate rights are largely the same. However, in either jurisdiction, […]
Lenders who move for summary judgment under Florida’s new summary judgment standard will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes. The court’s more rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will change expected litigation outcomes, impact litigation strategy, and largely benefits lenders. How Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Differ From […]
In Florida, non-competes may be enforced by professional service providers so long as they are reasonable in time, area, and line of business. In addition, the non-compete must also protect a “legitimate business interest,” as defined by Section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes. The statute defines legitimate business interests through […]
The recent tragedy of the Champlain Tower collapse in Surfside, Florida, has brought an even greater focus on building safety and maintenance by governments, building owners, and condominium and community associations throughout Florida. As efforts are made to inspect and ensure the safety of buildings across the state, building owners, […]