Insurers will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes under Florida’s new summary judgment standard. The court’s less rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will impact expected litigation outcomes, litigation strategy, and largely benefits insurers. How Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Differ From Its Old Summary Judgment Standard? On […]
In the wake of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, many buyers looking to purchase condos for either their primary residence, a second home, or as an investment property have paused to consider whether the unit being purchased is structurally sound. Such a pause will likely […]
Featured in the July 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Summertime: What Does It Mean to You? Charles Jimerson Interviewed by South Florida Media Outlets for Condo Law Expertise Third Jimerson Birr Partner Becomes Multiyear Recipient of Statewide Legal Elite Honor Register Now for “Navigating the Post-Pandemic Era of Rapidly Escalating Construction […]
Once a contractor in Florida receives notice that an agency soliciting bids intends to award a contract to another bidder, the contractor may wonder why its bid was unsuccessful. If a contractor believes its bid should have been the winning one, Florida law allows the contractor to protest the soliciting […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – July 28, 2021 – Jimerson Birr, a full-service Florida-based business law firm, has been named one of the 2021 “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” by Florida Trend Magazine. This is the seventh consecutive year that the firm has earned a spot on the list that […]
Class action complaints are not a novel concept. Nevertheless, there appears to be an increase in class action complaints alleging violations of consumer protection laws such as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Florida’s Consumer Collections Practices Act (FCCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), or Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). […]
Join us for a lively virtual panel discussion with industry leaders on the hot button issue of the rapid escalation of construction material and labor prices we are experiencing across the industry. In addition to three attorneys from Jimerson Birr’s construction industry team, three guest panelists will share insight, implications, […]
LEGAL ALERT // Urgent Guidance for Community Associations Regarding Property Inspections and Preparation As the tragedy in Surfside continues to develop, like many around the country, we are struck by the senseless loss of lives. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families in this time of incomprehensible […]
On Monday, July 12, 2021, the Miami Herald covered the Surfside condo collapse in their latest news article, “Condos’ reserve funds, delayed repairs under new scrutiny since Surfside tragedy.” Managing partner Charles Jimerson was quoted throughout the piece for his expertise in condominium law by the Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen […]
On June 14, 2021, the Florida Legislature sent Senate Bill 630 to Governor DeSantis to be signed into law. Senate Bill 630 went into effect on July 1, 2021. Senate Bill 630 contains many changes to Chapters 718 and 720, Florida Statutes, which govern condominium and homeowners’ associations, respectively. Most […]