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 […]
Featured in the May 2020 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Lessons in Business You Can Learn from The Tiger King, Joe Exotic Register Now: Managing Problem Projects in Turbulent Times Webinar Series Jimerson Birr and CBRE Co-host Jessie Ball duPont Center Webinar on Reopening Responsibly New Law Blogs Curiosities, Ruminations and Various […]
Part 1 of this series provided an overview of Florida’s Consumer Collections Practices Act (FCCPA) and explained why it is imperative for all business owners to be aware of, and understand, the FCCPA. This article explores Section 559.77’s bona fide error defense and how businesses can be prepared to defend […]
The State of Florida is slowly but surely opening back up after closures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor DeSantis’s Stay at Home Order expired on April 30th, and Executive Order 20-112, effective May 4th, was enacted as Phase I in the reopening process. Both State and local governments have been […]
All businesses in the state of Florida need to be familiar with Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act (“FCCPA”). The FCCPA is found at Sections 559.55-559.785 of the Florida Statutes. The FCCPA is intended to protect consumers and is intentionally unfair to creditors. See §559.552, Fla. Stat. (2019); Kelly v. Duggan, […]
Previously, I published a blog reviewing when turnover occurs for a homeowners’ association only. At first blush, one may conclude that condominium associations and homeowners’ associations would have the same or nearly identical requirements for when turnover occurs. However, the truth is quite opposite. Florida condominium association are governed by […]