W. Mason – Fox Rothschild LLP – March 6, 2014 As a threshold matter, it is often important to determine whether Florida law permits a construction lien to be placed on a particular property. In order for Florida lien law to be applicable to a property, there must be a contract between a person performing services and/or… Continue reading Florida Construction Liens – Property Subject To A Construction Lien
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Florida Construction Liens: An Introduction To Florida’s Construction Lien Statute
W. Mason – Fox Rothschild LLP – March 10, 2014 I. Introduction A claim of lien is an encumbrance against real property created by state law for the purpose of securing payment for labor, materials, or services expended to improve the real property. While there are many types of liens, the most important class of liens to contractors and subcontractors… Continue reading Florida Construction Liens: An Introduction To Florida’s Construction Lien Statute
Navigating Florida’s Valued Policy Law–What Is A Total Loss?
Shaun Marker – January 27, 2014 Last week we started a discussion on Florida’s Valued Policy Law.1 Florida’s Valued Policy Law has many intricacies; too many to discuss in a single post. We will be looking at a few of the statute’s interesting parts in the next few weeks. Hopefully these discussions will cover areas… Continue reading Navigating Florida’s Valued Policy Law–What Is A Total Loss?
Another Outrageous Insurance Claim Denial by People’s Trust Insurance Company, Part II
Nicole Vinson – December 7, 2013 You don’t have to have a law degree or be an insurance guru to see through one of the recent arguments People’s Trust has been using when denying insurance claims. Buying insurance with People’s Trust is very different than the way insurance is purchased with other Florida carriers. The basic… Continue reading Another Outrageous Insurance Claim Denial by People’s Trust Insurance Company, Part II
New Florida Statute Allows Limitation of Design Professional Liability
Jennifer W. Fletcher, Michael G. Kerman, Kent W. Collier, Jennifer S. Lowndes and Laura J. Stipanowich – June 6, 2013 Over the past fourteen years, third parties have been able to maintain a direct negligence cause of action against an individual design professional, such as an architect or engineer, arising out a construction project, despite… Continue reading New Florida Statute Allows Limitation of Design Professional Liability