Ownership of waterfront property is very desirable in Florida and often involves unique real property considerations. As a result, a subset of real property law has emerged to address what is called “riparian rights.” Riparian rights include the rights of ingress, egress, boating, bathing, fishing and even the right to […]
We have seen a trend in the construction industry toward contractors requiring their employees to sign non-compete agreements. It has become fairly common practice. But what if your employees are not restricted by signed non-compete agreements? Do you have any rights to stop them from competing or taking your customers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Featured in the December 2022 Issue Partner’s Perspective: What kind of a training program should your legal partner have? Stewart Subjinski presents to SHRM on The Lifecycle of an EEOC Charge and How it Affects Your Company Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Effective May 1, 2021, Florida adopted the federal summary judgment standard. In re Amends. to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510, 317 So. 3d 72, 77 (Fla. 2021). The new summary judgment standard substantively changed the standards courts apply when evaluating a motion for summary judgment, substantially changed the procedural rules […]
By Austin Calhoun, Esq. and Joseph Luna, Esq. Financial institutions are often required to make tough decisions when they receive the daunting Form 668–A, “Notice of Levy” from the IRS concerning a delinquent taxpayer’s bank account. If the IRS levies a bank account, financial institutions are required to immediately freeze […]
Join Jimerson Birr on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, for a free Community Association Board Member Certification Course. This is a DBPR-approved educational program designed for association board officers and directors. The course, led by Jimerson Birr Attorney Bryan M. Davis, will help participants understand how effective associations can and should […]
Featured in the November 2022 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Remembering what matters most. Theresa C. Pontieri wins city council race in Palm Coast Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Join Jimerson Birr on Thursday, December 8, 2022, for a free Community Association Board Member Certification Course. This is a DBPR-approved educational program designed for association board officers and directors. The course, led by Jimerson Birr Associate Attorney Bryan M. Davis, will help participants understand how effective associations can and […]