Sometimes during the course of a disputed matter, you find out that one of the witnesses to the action is deceased. This presents a problem for obvious reasons since that witness was not deposed in the case yet. This situation often arose in a business litigation matter concerning the value […]
Part II: Engaging a Financial Advisor and the Drafting of the Engagement Letter Last month, I began a seven-part series on the legal consideration for buying, selling, or merging businesses, in which I introduced the mergers and acquisitions process, generally and briefly explaining the six most important steps: (1) engaging […]
Featured in the June 2017 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Lessons from the Karate Kid Rotary Club of Jacksonville Votes Charlie Jimerson to Board of Directors Kayla A. Haines Making Moves with JWLA & Florida Coastal School of Law Joby Birr Participates in the DBIA Roundtable J&C Continues Building Strong Ties with […]
If you are a roofer, you are likely no stranger to the concept of providing materials and services over the course of several days; however, you are much less likely familiar with the custom of providing clients notice of a 3-day right of rescission.
Part I: Basic Overview of the Merger and Acquisition Process A primary goal for many start-ups and new businesses is to eventually sell the company, even if the founders intend to remain with the company. Selling your company can result in a gigantic payday and provide continued vitality for the […]
A “ pay when paid ” or “ pay if paid ” provision is often used in general contracts to shift the risk of payment by the owner to the subcontractors. They are sometimes referred to as contingent payment clauses and typically makes the subcontractor’s payment contingent upon the payment […]
Damage to condominium property and the inevitable ensuing argument over the party responsible for the cost of repair is a familiar scenario for many association members. Unit owners, board members and association managers are often unsure of which entity is responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of certain items […]
Featured in the May 2017 Issue Partner’s Perspective: Choosing to Think Positively J&C Attorney plays vital role in Technology and Professionalism Conference at TPC J&C Welcomes Our Summer Law Clerks New Law Blogs Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz Click to read.
The fairly recent case of Agrelov v. Affinity Management Services, LLC, Case No. 15-14136, (11th Cir., November 9, 2016), is instructive for associations and their managers with respect to debt collections, and the trouble that associations and managers can get themselves into when trying to collect on outstanding assessments. In […]
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals is shaking up the construction defect statute of repose once again.[1] A recent 5th DCA opinion implies that the 10-year construction defect statute of repose does not start to run at the closing of a purchase of a newly-constructed home if there remains punch-list work to complete after closing.