Paying off one’s mortgage can be an exciting time for homeowners. Not only is the homeowner relieved of the burden of their monthly mortgage payments, but they are also finally able to proclaim that the property is owned free and clear. However, making the payoff alone does not automatically free […]
Jacksonville, Fla — November 5, 2021 — Jimerson Birr, a Florida-based business law firm, has been named one of the “Best Law Firms” for the third consecutive year, according to U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 rankings. Firms recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® go through a rigorous screening […]
Featured in the October 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Strategic Planning Tips for Peak Performance: Nobody Who Ever Gave Their Best Ever Regretted It Jimerson Birr Hosts Panel on Protecting Your Business From a Ransomware Attack Cast Your Vote: Jimerson Birr Nominated for a Reader’s Choice Award from Florida Community Association Journal […]
A successful ransomware attack can cost a business hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in cash, plus weeks of lost productivity and temporary or permanent loss of records, information, and long-term customer trust. Companies of all sizes – even those with good IT services – have become victims, and […]
When a property owner experiences construction defects in their property, one of the important considerations as to whether or not to pursue a construction defect lawsuit is what types of damages may be available to remedy the defects. This is an important consideration, as without a complete understanding of all […]
In a recent decision, the Florida Supreme Court officially adopted and codified the apex doctrine in the context of corporations for lawsuits in Florida, effective August 26, 2021. See In re: Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280, No. SC21-929 (Fla. 2021). This important decision offers a key additional […]
Different situations can lead to a corporate buyout. As a business move, a majority shareholder may seek to buyout the minority shareholders or one company may seek to acquire a majority of another company’s shares. Buyouts may also be contractually forced under a company’s governing documents or legally forced by […]
Featured in the September 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Finding Your Motivation Cast Your Vote: Jimerson Birr Nominated for a Reader’s Choice Award from Florida Community Association Journal Join Charlie Jimerson and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for a Party with a Purpose Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – September 15, 2021 – Jimerson Birr, a business law firm with an overarching mission of adding value with every engagement, has assembled a dynamic panel to offer resources and tools to companies for preventing and responding to ransomware attacks in a free seminar Thursday, October 7, 2021 […]
Different situations can lead to a corporate buyout. As a business move, a majority shareholder may seek to buyout the minority shareholders or one company may seek to acquire a majority of another company’s shares. Buyouts may also be contractually forced under a company’s governing documents or legally forced by […]