Florida Courts

Litigation Privilege: Your Right to Speak the Truth in a Court of Law

Imagine you have filed a lawsuit against the former contracting company completing renovations on your commercial property. In the midst…

1 year ago

Immunity for Condos from Covid-19 Liability

COVID-19 has changed our way of life in so many ways. Accordingly, new laws have been enacted to address the…

4 years ago

Who Is Responsible for Construction Defects?

One of the most critical questions to answer after the discovery of a construction defect is who is responsible for…

5 years ago

Conducting Condominium Elections During COVID-19

It’s that time of year again—Election season!  As many condominium associations begin preparing to hold their annual membership meeting, many…

5 years ago

What Condo Associations Should Do to Prepare for a Holiday Season Amidst a Pandemic

With Covid-19 cases on the rise and the holidays approaching, the re-opening of common element facilities should be viewed with…

5 years ago

Developer Liability for Building Code Violations Under Section 553.84, Florida Statutes

Among the numerous causes of action available to construction defect plaintiffs in the State of Florida, there is Florida Statute…

5 years ago

Statutory Mechanisms to Potentially Remove and Extinguish Construction Liens

A construction lien is filed against your property claiming that a contractor (or even a subcontractor hired by your contractor)…

5 years ago

The Florida Mortgage and Eviction Moratorium: Clarification for Community Associations

On April 2, 2020, Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order 20-94 which temporarily suspended all mortgage foreclosure and residential eviction…

5 years ago

Don’t Love Thy Neighbor’s Construction Project Damaging Your Building? An Overview of Potential Claims and Remedies.

A new, neighboring building is being constructed, or an existing adjacent building is undergoing renovations, which poses the risk of…

5 years ago

Florida Restaurant Owners Ask: Can I Take a Customer’s Temperature?

The world has changed dramatically in the last ninety days. Just last year, the question of whether a restaurant would…

5 years ago

When Are Your Civil Litigation Attorneys’ Fees Recoverable?

Litigation can be a time-consuming, stressful, and often expensive process. A civil dispute can drag on for years, causing out-of-pocket…

5 years ago

Legal Issues for Restaurant Owners

The current pandemic has ravaged the restaurant industry and has caused hardship on a scale not previously imagined. It used…

5 years ago

Smoking in Condo Associations: Cigarettes & Medical Marijuana

Over the past forty years, the United States has experienced a sweeping movement to ban smoking from just about everywhere.…

6 years ago

What is a Contract Provision “Material Term?”

In any business litigation involving a breach of contract claim, it is crucial that the attorneys on the case perform…

6 years ago