This checklist ensures homeowners gather all required documentation before submitting a claim to the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund. 1. Eligibility Confirmation [ ] Final judgment, arbitration award, or CILB restitution order based on contractor misconduct under Fla. Stat. §489.129(1)(g), (j), or (k). [ ] Contractor held a valid license […]
In an age when digital interactions dominate how businesses engage with clients, data privacy risks have moved to the forefront. Recent litigation trends show that insurers and financial services companies are now squarely in the cross-hairs of plaintiffs’ firms. The article “Data Privacy Litigation Trends Against Insurers and Financial Services […]
For Florida small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), timely and complete payment is essential to maintaining operations and growth. While non-payment of invoices can certainly disrupt cash flow, it is often unclear or incomplete invoices and vague payment terms that lead to costly legal disputes. This blog explores how vague invoicing […]
Unfortunately, it is a common situation: a business that holds a license from a state agency receives notice of a complaint against its license. The business owner and its employees are occupied with the everyday tasks that keep the company afloat. So, the complaint is set aside to be answered […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (“Recovery Fund”) is established pursuant to ss. 489.140–489.144, F.S., and provides a final chance at recovery for Florida Homeowners incurring losses from the misconduct by Florida licensed Division 1 or 2 contractors. The Recovery Fund is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board […]
The territorial limits of trademark rights are an issue faced in every industry, but few industries face this issue more acutely than the restaurant and hospitality industry due to the ubiquity of restaurants and the typically local nature of the services offered (most of us aren’t flying across the country […]
The Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund is a powerful tool for homeowners who have been wronged by a licensed contractor. The “Recovery Fund”, as it is commonly called, is established under section 489.140, Florida Statutes. It is intended solely to compensate aggrieved claimants who contracted for construction or improvement of […]
Many homeowners in Florida have encountered significant challenges when engaging contractors, including unmet expectations, missed deadlines, and contractual disputes. As the state’s population continues to grow and development accelerates, issues within the construction industry have become increasingly prevalent. They are not alone as the state has seen a significant increase […]
Every tobacco industry player (and tobacco consumer) has seen them: brands with flavor names like “honey berry” or “white grape.” These are staples of the tobacco industry and can be the backbone of a brand hedging against limited offerings that can often be high risk but high reward seasonal product […]
Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a research concept to a core component of modern healthcare delivery. From predictive analytics that flag potential patient deterioration to diagnostic imaging tools and virtual assistants that enhance patient communication, AI is now integral to hospitals, telehealth platforms, urgent care centers, and after-hours physician […]