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 […]
1. Contractor Status [ ] Was the contractor licensed by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)? [ ] Was the contractor working under a Division I license (general, building, or residential contractor) or a Division II license (e.g., roofing, plumbing)? 2. Type of Property [ ] Was the work […]
Florida homeowners associations have long been a cornerstone of community governance. Proposed legislation known as House Bill 657 or HB 657 could significantly change how these associations operate and, in some cases, lead to their dissolution. If enacted, HB 657 would take effect on July 1, 2026 and would introduce […]
Snow may not be in the air in Florida, but the holiday season is almost here. With the new year come new business prospects and with them new challenges and potential pitfalls. To help you deal with these challenges, here is the second half of a list of twelve real […]
This checklist ensures homeowners gather all required documentation before submitting a claim to the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund. 1. Eligibility Confirmation [ ] Final judgment, arbitration award, or CILB restitution order based on contractor misconduct under Fla. Stat. §489.129(1)(g), (j), or (k). [ ] Contractor held a valid license […]