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How Can a Lienholder Obtain Release of a Vehicle That Is Subject to a Lien From a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Under Section 559.917, Florida Statutes?

January 16, 2023 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog

When motor vehicle repair shops perform repairs to a vehicle, the Florida Statutes provide protection to ensure that the repair shop is paid for the services performed.  While the owner of the vehicle may not want to pay for the services and may not want to retrieve the vehicle for […]

“Owner’s Representatives” May Not Be Required to Have a Contractor’s License, if They Follow the Rules

January 10, 2023 Construction Industry Legal Blog

In construction projects, the owner sometimes hires a person or entity to act as the owner’s representative to facilitate the project and act as the point of contact in a representative or agency capacity on the owner’s behalf.  These owner’s representatives may oversee the design and construction work, and deal […]

Severance Agreements: Tips for Ensuring They Are Enforceable

December 30, 2022 Florida Business Litigation Blog, Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

Severance agreements are common contracts that are entered into between an employer and a departing employee in which the employee receives extra compensation while the employer receives piece of mind from a non-compete, release of potential claims, or other protections that may be negotiated.  However, there are restrictions on severance […]

Contractors Beware: Depositing a Check Titled “Final Payment” May Be an “Accord and Satisfaction” or “Final Release” That Prevents You From Recovering Further Payment

December 22, 2022 Construction Industry Legal Blog

As a general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, you have likely experienced problems collecting final payment from your customer.  You get to the end of the project, and your customer does not want to pay you the full amount you are owed.  Then you get a check in the mail from […]

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