Featured in the July 2019 Issue Partner’s Perspective: The Red, White and Blue of American Patriotism Begins in July But Never Ends Registration is now open for the Construction Law 101 seminar Standing room only at Hans Wahl’s recent community association seminar New Law Blogs Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities […]
An exclusive venue provision, or commonly referred to as a forum selection clause, is an integral part of every small business contract. Including an exclusive venue provision in a small business contract is extremely important for a small business that provides labor, materials or services to clients located in different […]
An all too common situation on construction projects involves subcontractor claims for additional costs caused by the owner. These can often involve differing site conditions claims, claims related to design errors or omissions by the owner’s design professionals, or owner-caused delays. In these instances, the subcontractor has no direct contractual […]
A large part of my practice involves litigating contract disputes on behalf of small businesses. I frequently receive inquiries from small businesses that are looking to enforce their contracts. More times than not, the small business has a poorly drafted contract that was either drafted by the small business itself […]
Florida Law requires that any new company wishing to incorporate in the state of Florida file articles of incorporation with the Florida Department of State. The articles of incorporation is the document that establishes the formation of the company. If you are forming a new company seeking to incorporate in […]
For many companies, the award of a single public contract can help cement long-lasting relationships that may result in years of continuing business. Therefore, it is important for companies of all sizes to know and understand the requirements and bidding process in Florida when bidding on a public procurement contract. […]
Featured in the June 2019 Issue Partner’s Perspective: How Bob Seger Taught Me How to Stop Listening and Start Hearing Board-certified attorney Ryan Maloney is the newest partner to join our construction law practice Avengers assemble: six Jimerson Birr attorneys are recognized by Florida Super Lawyers magazine New Law Blogs […]
All Florida construction industry participants need to be aware of the significant new changes to the payment bond claim requirements on private projects under section 713.23, Florida Statutes, made by the 2019 Florida Legislature in House Bill 1247.[1] These changes become effective on October 1, 2019, and understanding the new […]
Jacksonville, Fla. – June 20, 2019 – The law firm of Jimerson Birr is home to six attorneys receiving recognition from Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. Partners Charles B. Jimerson and James O. “Joby” Birr were named 2019 Super Lawyers. Additionally, Austin B. Calhoun, Brandon C. Meadows, Adam B. Edgecombe and […]
In 1923, the United States introduced the Frye standard to determine the admissibility of scientific evidence in a court of law. In Frye v. United States, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that for the results of a scientific test to be admissible, the test […]