Construction law is a complex area that requires a good understanding of not only the laws but also the construction industry. There are many issues that can creep up during a project that require you to act. It is imperative that you keep a close eye on what is going on so that you know […]
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Now that this year’s particularly bad hurricane season has passed, many Florida residents are breathing a sigh of relief. Whether their homes made it through unscathed or they are facing significant repairs, homeowners should take note of the potential problems that could occur if demand results in a shortage of domestic materials. The U.S. Consumer […]
Just last week, a report published by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) captured how commercial lending in 2018 was projected to outpace previous years. The study’s authors also noted that they’re expecting multifamily and commercial origination loans to reach $532 billion this year, at least $2 billion more than last year. One of the study’s […]
There are many things that can happen if you breach your employment contract as a doctor. One likely result is that you’ll be terminated from your job. You may also be asked to pay damages for violating its terms. There are some ways to minimize your risk of being sued though. Consider the following: Malpractice […]
Florida, as we know, is a lovely place to live. However, a significant downside to living here, as we also know, is the number of national disasters that we face. Hurricane Michael, which struck the northern part of Florida in October, caused at least $11 billion in damage and leveled countless homes. Impacted Floridians, undoubtedly, […]
A person who is creating an estate plan will often use trusts as a way to move assets around. These are established with a specific purpose in mind and must be handled in a specific manner. While these are usually foolproof, there are times when a trust litigation matter might come up. We can help […]
If you own a piece of land, then it may be possible for someone who’s staked a claim to it to acquire a valid title under adverse possession laws. The person who has claimed such rights to the property must have been utilizing it for a significant period of time. A person wishing to take […]
Owning a condo in Florida comes with many perks. However, it can also come with a challenge: dealing with the condominium association. On the flip side, being a member of the board can be frustrating thanks to problematic owners. Both parties play important roles that can sometimes conflict with each other. What starts out as […]
When two parties enter into a binding and lawful contract and one party fails to uphold their end of the bargain, the other party may have the ability to pursue a legal claim for damages. In cases where the contact involved a loan or regular payments to be made by one party, if the other […]
The developers of a proposed residential community that could have brought as many as 2,500 apartments or condos to the Town Center area of Boca Raton, Florida, have sued the city. The proposer, a real estate and management firm, is seeking $137.6 million in damages. The plaintiff contends that the City Council’s vote to reject […]
