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It is very easy to take a lien release document for granted. You have done your work, you want to get paid, and the project owner tells you to sign a lien release so that you can get paid. The process sounds simple enough and I frequently see lien releases […]
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Florida law provides strict requirements for perfecting and enforcing construction lien rights. Courts have repeatedly stated that anyone seeking to create a construction lien pursuant to Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, must strictly comply with the statutory provisions. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for contractors or subcontractors to overlook a deadline […]
It is not too early to plan for back to school shopping. The Florida Legislature recently passed House Bill No. 7109, which provides a three-day sales tax exemption on certain back to school items. Between the dates of August 4 and August 6, 2017, families may take advantage of tax-free shopping […]
Florida appellate courts have long recognized that when a plaintiff’s attorney (or law firm) maintains a referral relationship with a treating physician, the defense should be entitled to delve into that relationship through discovery. Financial arrangements of this sort create a potential for bias that the jury is entitled to […]