web polls JavaScript is disabled! Each year the Florida Legislature proposes amendments to various sections of the Florida Statutes, and some of those proposed amendments involve community association governance. Florida Governor DeSantis recently signed several proposed bills into law that took effect on July 1, 2020, and some of which […]
When lenders take life insurance policies as collateral for loans, they need to be aware of what needs to occur to place a claim in the event their borrower dies. Furthermore, in the event the collateral was pledged to multiple lenders, lenders will need to know how to discern whether […]
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. Part 2, titled “Liens and Protecting Your Right to Get Paid,” covered Florida lien law and other mechanisms that subcontractors and suppliers can employ to […]
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. Part 1, titled “Notice and Documenting of Claims,” covered notice and documenting of claims; specifically, how to properly document and provide timely notice of claims […]
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Jacksonville, Fla. – June 24, 2020 – Jimerson Birr is one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Companies on the First Coast according to the Jacksonville Business Journal. This is the sixth year the full-service business law firm has earned a spot on the list with top performing companies from all industries […]
When can a construction CGL insurer finally breathe easy? The answer can be found in Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(c), Florida’s statute of limitations and repose for construction defects. The statute of limitations prohibits construction defect claims 4 years after the claim accrues. For not-readily-observable defects (“latent defects”), the claim does not […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – June 22, 2020 – Jimerson Birr partner C. Ryan Maloney joined an esteemed group of attorneys recognized as Florida’s Legal Elite™ by Florida Trend Magazine and is the third partner at the firm to earn the distinction. This year’s list of 1,071 honorees represents just over one […]
Given the industry-wide effects from COVID-19, lenders are already aware that many clients in the hospitality industry will have difficulties staying current on their mortgages and loan obligations. This is especially true for hotels and restaurants. This blog series focuses on mortgage lending with regard to hotels and restaurants and […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – June 12, 2020 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that five of its partners have been recognized as 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine. Charles B. Jimerson and James O. “Joby” Birr, III were honored as Florida Super Lawyers while Austin […]