When a disciplinary decision is pending regarding your professional license, the waiting period can feel overwhelming. Many professionals are tempted to sit back and let the process play out with minimal action. However, this time is not simply about waiting. It is an opportunity to take proactive steps to protect […]
Why Asset Protection Is Critical for Growing Businesses As your business grows, so do the risks. Many small and mid-sized companies operate with lean resources and limited legal safeguards, making them especially vulnerable to unexpected challenges. Creditor claims, contract disputes, and operational liabilities can quickly erode hard-earned assets if they […]
Guidance on Provisional Practice, Administrative Holds, and Risk in Florida The most important question a professional should ask when a disciplinary investigation begins is simple: can I keep working? For attorneys and other licensed professionals in Florida, the answer is nuanced. Your ability to continue practicing depends on several factors […]
As a business begins to expand by adding new employees, customers, locations, or service lines, the complexity of running it increases dramatically. Decisions that once felt simple can suddenly carry financial, operational, and legal risk. Without clear structure, defined authority, and well-crafted governing documents, even thriving companies can face internal […]
Use this tracker to monitor key dates and milestones from the moment a dispute arises to final claim submission. Phase 1: Contractor Dispute Task Date of Event Notes Initial Contractor Dispute Identified: Contractor abandonment or misconduct begins Must be documented (e.g., >90 days of inactivity) Document the final attempt to […]
For many growing businesses, compliance issues surface at the worst possible time. A license renewal is missed just as a new location opens. An audit arrives during a hiring push. A marketing campaign is paused because of an unexpected regulatory restriction. These moments do not just create inconvenience. They interrupt […]
Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that the firm has been nominated as a Company with Heart by Jacksonville Magazine, an honor recognizing organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to community involvement, service, and positive local impact across Northeast Florida. The Company with Heart recognition highlights organizations that measure success not […]
Most business owners call a lawyer only after a lawsuit is filed, a contract implodes, or a regulator comes knocking. By that point, the damage is already done, and the cost of fixing it is exponentially higher than the cost of preventing it. A lawyer isn’t just someone who solves […]
For Florida SMBs, an unsolicited marketing text or call can turn into a six-figure lawsuit overnight. If your small or mid-sized business (SMB) uses phone calls, voicemails, or SMS text messages to reach potential or existing customers, you could be exposed to costly lawsuits under federal and Florida-specific telemarketing laws. […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (“Recovery Fund”), established under ss. 489.140–489.144, F.S., provides financial recourse for homeowners who have suffered losses due to the misconduct of licensed contractors. The Recovery Fund is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation […]