Until recently, force majeure provisions may have been viewed as perhaps unimportant “lawyer language” buried in contracts with no real expectation that the clause would come into play. Of course, the last couple of years have caused a big change in that perspective as the construction industry has gone through […]
Under Florida law, an insurance company owes a duty of good faith to its insured. This means that the insurance company “must investigate the facts, give fair consideration to a settlement offer that is not unreasonable under the facts, and settle, if possible, where a reasonably prudent person, faced with […]
Featured in the September 2022 Issue Partner’s Perspective: A Change of Seasons Hurricane Preparedness Tips from Jimerson Birr Attorneys Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Featured in the August 2022 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Overcoming Cognitive Biases In The Practice of Law Managing Partner Charles B. Jimerson Published in the American Bar Association Journal Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Featured in the July 2022 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Taking Time to Appreciate Others Florida Legislative Highlights Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Far too often, I’m approached by tenants who have an issue with a residential lease that they have already signed and agreed to but have come to find out is full of problems and missing key information. Like any contract, once a lease is signed, there’s not much a tenant […]
This article addresses tips and considerations for employers who are considering whether they should codify employment policies into an employee handbook which may be interpreted or evaluated under Florida law (or “employee manual,” as they are sometimes called). To make that determination, an employer should ask a few key questions […]
Join Jimerson Birr on Saturday, July 23, 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 […]
Featured in the June 2022 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Attitudes on Aging and Ageism Joseph R. Luna Sworn into Florida Bar Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
On May 26, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Building Safety Act for Condominium and Cooperative Associations (“Building Safety Act”) into law. The Building Safety Act brings sweeping changes to Florida’s condominium and cooperative association laws, particularly regarding building inspections and reserves. This article will provide an overview of […]