On December 31, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court changed Florida’s summary judgment standard by adopting the federal standard in an amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510. Summary judgment can be a useful tool that allows a court to decide a case after pleadings (and most of the time […]
Construction project contracts have varied nuances and needs depending on the specific project and its scope of work to be performed. Some can be satisfied in concise, short proposals while others require more detailed sections. For general contractors, understanding key contract provisions is vital to protecting both the project and […]
The coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic (or perhaps the resulting monetary policy) has caused materials costs to skyrocket. In the past year, as of early February 2021, steel prices are up about 27%; copper prices are up about 37%; rubber prices are up about 62%; lumber prices are up about 113%; […]
Featured in the February 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: A Suite of Information at Your Fingertips Jimerson Birr Named Among Top 100 Fastest-Growing Businesses in the World Led by UF Alumni Register Now for the Construction Industry Webinar: 15 Critical Construction Contract Provisions Registration is Open for the Banking & Financial Services […]
On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners will present Critical Construction Contract Provisions: What Subcontractors Should Know to Protect Their Bottom Line. This webinar is geared towards Subcontractors, and it will cover critical contract provisions that you need to know to safeguard your project. […]
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners will present 15 Critical Construction Contract Provisions: How to Use Them to Protect the Project and Your Bottom Line. This webinar is geared towards General Contractors, and it will cover fifteen critical contract provisions, what they mean […]
Florida-based Business Law Firm Makes Fourth Appearance on Gator100 List Florida-based business law firm Jimerson Birr has been named to the 2021 Gator100 list released by the University of Florida (UF), which recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses in the world led by its Alumni. This is the fourth year the […]
Managing Partner Charles B. Jimerson will moderate the Opportunity Zone Development Panel event hosted by NEFBA on Thursday, February 11. Walk through the complex world of Opportunity Zone Investments, which are, perhaps, the greatest tax incentive in American History, offering tremendous potential for builders, developers and realtors. The Panel will […]
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, four of our partners will present Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures: Learn Solutions for Streamlining the Process, Overcoming Obstacles & Maximizing Recovery. How to handle mortgage foreclosures properly the first time around requires attention to the details and specific knowledge. This webinar will highlight common problems encountered during foreclosures while offering effective solutions to each issue. During this one-hour webinar, partners Austin B. Calhoun, A. Hunter Faulkner, Austin T. Hamilton, and Brandon C. Meadows will discuss common questions surrounding foreclosures.
Featured in the January 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: What Are You Doing For Others? Hunter Faulkner Joins Jimerson Birr as Partner Expanding Firm’s Real Estate Service Capabilities Register Now for the Community Association Board Member Certification Course Webinar Charles Jimerson Appointed to Committee of The Boss of the Sauce Festival […]