Featured in the May 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: The Power of Motivation in the Workplace High performance and personal satisfaction. In a utopian workplace, those factors are completely aligned—one feeding the other—as high achievers derive great satisfaction in a job well done, the fulfilled achiever continues to seek greatness for […]
The ultimate test of a binding settlement agreement is whether the parties to the agreement have a “meeting of the minds,” which is a mutual understanding of the essential terms of the agreement. At least one court in Florida has now ruled emails between attorneys can constitute an enforceable settlement […]
Featured in the April 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Workplace “In our fast-paced world, filled with ambitious goals and grand aspirations, it is easy to overlook the significance of small victories. However, there is a profound impact that celebrating small wins can have […]
In the ever-evolving realm of construction contracts, navigating the contractual dispute resolution procedures can pose significant challenges for contractors. Since the 2007 revision to AIA contract forms, the so-called Initial Decision Maker (IDM) process has become more common and is presenting new challenges for contractors. Thus, a basic understanding of […]
Florida’s real estate landscape is dynamic and, at times, complex. One tool that real estate attorneys are often asked about and property owners often consider is the Florida Land Trust, governed by the Florida Land Trust Act, Sec. 689.071, Florida Statutes. This blog serves as an introduction to what a […]
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, […]
If you have been paying attention to the news lately, you have likely seen stories surrounding a major shakeup with real estate commissions stemming from a settlement in a prominent federal lawsuit. On March 15th, a settlement was agreed on between the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) and the U.S. […]
Regulations related to pregnant workers were recently expanded by the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), effective June 27, 2023. In this blog post, we will evaluate how the PWFA compares to its predecessor, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA), to understand how regulations related to pregnant workers have changed […]
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 […]
It is not uncommon for residential tenants to find themselves at a disadvantage when entering a lease agreement and renting residential property from a landlord. Often, the tenant is not sophisticated in real estate law or the relevant laws of the jurisdiction governing landlords and tenants. Additionally, in the past, […]