Acquiring a money judgment through the litigation process in the State of Florida can be tough, arduous, and expensive. When a court enters a civil money judgment, it creates a judgment debtor and a judgment creditor. If the judgment debtor fails or refuses to pay the amount of the judgment, […]
Featured in the March 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Workplace “For many of us, ideal professional growth includes the continuous development and application of skills to make a positive impact on your current position and career pursuits. Often, folks in the workplace are […]
Having a well-drafted subcontractor agreement is crucial for identifying the responsibilities, rights, and expectations of the contractor and a subcontractor when working together to complete a project. Here are four essential tips to consider when drafting your subcontractor agreement: Tip #1: Payment Rights The subcontractor agreement should clearly outline the […]
Florida divorces will now look quite different due to the passage of Senate Bill 1416. With the passage of SB1416, certain forms of alimony are eliminated and the threshold for alternating alimony awards has changed. As alimony is often one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce, understanding […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) is a pro-consumer statute. Unlike the FDCPA, which only applies to debt collectors, the FCCPA applies to all persons or businesses collecting consumer debts. As such, all businesses need to be aware of the statute and the risk and potential liability associated with […]
Featured in the February 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That is the advice Benjamin Franklin gave to the city of Philadelphia in hopes of protecting the city from disastrous fires. Mr. […]
In Florida, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA”) limit the use of automated systems for placing automated calls and sending automated text messages. Both the FTSA and the TCPA permit the use of automated dialing systems if the caller obtains the called party’s […]
Business Interruption Insurance Owning a business has many perks but can also be very unpredictable. A common trait many successful business owners share is the ability to plan for the future. Business interruption insurance is one tool in the tool chest that can help business owners protect themselves from unforeseen […]
In the world of construction, contracts form the foundation for successful projects, and most contractors understand the importance of negotiating their contract terms. However, many contractors underestimate the importance of due diligence when entering into an agreement. By “due diligence,” I mean looking outside the language of your contract to […]
Modern Florida businesses are often targeted by nefarious actors who seek to compromise confidential information to commit identity fraud and to sell the information on the black market. While businesses often work tirelessly to protect consumer data, the reality is, sometimes confidential information is compromised. For Florida businesses to minimize […]