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Recent Florida Case Highlights Accord and Satisfaction and Final Payment Contract Provisions as Potential Traps for the Unwary Contractor

January 23, 2023 Construction Industry Legal Blog

A recent opinion by a Florida appellate court, Construction Consulting, Inc. v. District Board of Trustees of Broward College [1], is a cautionary tale for contractors.  It highlights that construction contractors need to be vigilant regarding the terms of their contract related to final payment and any conditions put on […]

The Duval County Property Fraud Alert System: Litigating Home Title Fraud

January 20, 2023 Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing Industry Legal Blog

In the modern age of intentional, targeted fraudulent activity, homeowners may find themselves subject to an increasingly popular form of cybercrime: home title fraud. Home title fraud is perpetuated through identity theft and property fraud, allowing criminals to use stolen titles to carry out other types of fraud. This blog […]

Florida Professional Service LLC Personal Liability Protections: Perks and Pitfalls

January 20, 2023 Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

Managers and members who provide professional services in Florida often choose to organize their businesses into Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) because LLCs generally provide freedom from personal liability for the obligations of the LLC. This blog post discusses exceptions to the general prohibition on holding LLC members or managers personally […]

How Long Does a Florida HOA or Condominium Association have to foreclose on a HOA/COA Lien?

January 20, 2023 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

Florida law provides that community associations may collect assessments from unit owners to cover operating and maintenance costs. If a unit owner fails to pay, the association may record the unpaid assessment as a lien against the property and eventually file for foreclosure. However, to perfect the assessment as a […]

What Exposure Does a Business Have to Attorneys’ Fees Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

January 17, 2023 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Insurance Industry Legal Blog

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes.  Businesses should be aware of each statute.  Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any real damages suffered by a consumer.  When […]

What Are “Statutory Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

January 17, 2023 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Insurance Industry Legal Blog

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes.  Businesses should be aware of each statute.  Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any actual damages suffered by a consumer.  When […]

What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

January 16, 2023 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Insurance Industry Legal Blog

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes.  Businesses should be aware of each statute and how to defend against such claims.  Many times, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, or even when there has […]

How Can a Lienholder Obtain Release of a Vehicle That Is Subject to a Tow Lien Under Section 713.78, Florida Statutes?

January 16, 2023 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog

When towing companies tow vehicles in the State of Florida, Section 713.78 provides protection to ensure they are paid for their services.  While the owner of the vehicle may not want to pay for the towing company’s services and may not want to retrieve the vehicle for whatever reason, lienholders […]

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 […]

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