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Definitions and Requirements for Florida Mortgages

November 20, 2020 FAQs

Q: What is the Florida definition of a mortgage and debt? A: The word “mortgage” shall mean any written instrument securing the payment of money or advances and includes liens to secure payment of assessments arising under Florida Statutes Chapters 718 and 719 and liens created pursuant to the recorded covenants […]

Jimerson Birr Ranks Among Best Law Firms in America

November 10, 2020 Press Room

Jacksonville, Fla. – November 10, 2020 – Jimerson Birr, a full-service, Florida-based business law firm, has been named one of the “Best Law Firms” for the second year, according to U.S. News & World Report. Firms included in the 2021 Edition of “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence […]

Construction Industry Webinar: You’ve Stopped Getting Paid, Now What?

October 27, 2020 Presentations, Videos

“You’ve stopped getting paid, now what?” aired on Thursday, October 22, 2020. The webinar covered options subcontractors and suppliers can take upon nonpayment on a construction project. The presentation reviewed non-payment issues, and provided ideas for planning, due diligence, and best practices that subcontractors and suppliers can employ when their […]

New Florida Law Substantially Reduces Retainage Rate on Government Construction Projects

October 1, 2020 Construction Industry Legal Blog, Florida Business Litigation Blog

On September 18, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 101, an act relating to public construction, into law. This new law amends Section 218.735, Florida Statutes (the “Local Government Prompt Payment Act”) and Section 255.078, Florida Statutes (the “Florida Prompt Payment Act”), by reducing the maximum retainage rate […]

September 2020 Firm Newsletter: Reflections on Grief and Mending Fences

September 30, 2020 Newsletters

Featured in the September 2020 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Reflections on Grief and Mending Fences Firm Partner Leads Training Opportunities for CAI’s Virtual Education Event Managing Partner Installed to Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Jacksonville Board Register Now for the Construction Industry’s Webinar – Managing Problem Projects: You’ve stopped getting paid, now what […]

Construction Industry Webinar: Construction Delay Claims – Best Practices for Subcontractors

September 18, 2020 Presentations, Videos

Construction Delay Claims: Best Practices for Subcontractors aired on Thursday, September 10, 2020. It provided legal insight and best practices to employ throughout a project to improve your chances of successfully bringing a claim for delay, disruption, or acceleration. This Managing Problem Projects webinar was geared towards Subcontractors and was […]

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