HB 837, signed into law in March 2023, brings significant changes to Florida’s bad faith insurance framework. Learn about the new safe harbor provisions and duties for insureds and claimants.
Learn how Florida’s tort reform, HB 837, signed into law by Governor DeSantis, has cut the statute of limitations for negligence claims in half. Discover what this means for plaintiffs and defendants in this blog.
Learn about mandatory mediation for certain disputes in Florida before filing a lawsuit, and the special requirement for written settlements reached in mediation. The recent Parkland Condominium Association Case sets an example of the importance of parties, attorneys, and mediators ensuring all parties sign a settlement agreement for it to be enforceable. Discover the details of this case and the general rule of law in Florida that favors enforcing settlements whenever possible.
Featured in the March 2023 Issue Partner’s Perspective: A Real Estate Attorney’s Take on the Current Real Estate Market and Trends Managing Partner, Charles Jimerson, joins Veteran Owned Business Panel Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
A differing site condition in the construction industry refers to a situation on a construction project where there is an unexpected or unknown physical condition at the construction site that differs materially from either the conditions as indicated in the contract documents, or from the conditions reasonably discoverable prior to […]
Featured in the February 2023 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Striking a Balance: The Importance of Loving Your Job and Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance from a Law Partner’s Perspective Managing Partner, Charles Jimerson, joins Veteran Owned Business Panel Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER
Join Jimerson Birr on Thursday, February 16, 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 […]
Florida law imposes many requirements on parties attempting to enforce noncompete agreements—some of which can be commonly overlooked. As outlined in the article below, Section 542.335, Florida Statutes, imposes the familiar requirements that can take substantial time and resources to satisfy. In that effort to satisfy the statutory requirements, foundational […]
When someone hired by the company commits a wrong, the company’s potential exposure to liability varies greatly depending on whether the individual is classified as an “employee” or an “independent contractor.” In high-risk fields of service, like those involving security, “bouncers,” or other fields which may require a company to […]
When someone hired by the company commits a wrong, the company’s potential exposure to liability varies greatly depending on whether the individual is classified as an “employee” or an “independent contractor.” In high-risk fields of service, like those involving security, “bouncers,” or other fields which may require a company to […]