I initially wrote an Overview of Florida Law on Punitive Damages Claims in Business or Commercial Litigation a few years’ ago. This article is meant to build upon the information provided in my initial article. In Federal Court, there is no requirement to proffer evidence of punitive damages prior to seeking financial net worth discovery. It is really important to understand this concept because in Federal Court it is much more difficult to prevent financial discovery then in State Court.
In the context of a sale or purchase of a company, the “definitive agreement” is usually an asset purchase or stock purchase agreement. The agreement is where many of the most important decisions are made, including pricing and payment.
Managing Partner, Charlie Jimerson, participates in a panel discussion hosted by Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (JWLA) on gender bias and the means to equality in the legal profession.
Construction worksites are frequently dangerous, and nobody wants to be on the hook for a subcontractor’s unsafe practices. It is increasingly common for construction contracts to require subcontractors to name general contractors as additional insureds in their insurance policies. The purpose of these additional insured provisions is to allocate the […]
Many Florida contractors and license holders have a general understanding of the requirements of Chapter 489, however there are some requirements that seem to be neglected. All too often, a contractor will “lose” or “destroy” project records prematurely. This can actually make it more difficult to defend against a claim […]
Despite the fact that the Florida Constitution mandates a right to public records, the process of obtaining public records can be, to say the least, frustrating. Citizens are often forced to wade through an array of statutes, rules, and court interpretations to exercise their constitutional right. As a result, the […]
The last place land owners who have hired contractors want to end up is in court. Fortunately, most construction projects do not result in litigation. However, for the ones that do, it can be a costly and stressful ordeal. What follows are ten points that all Florida land owners should […]
Featured in the March 2018 Issue Partner’s Perspective: A Dispatch Encouraging Political and Governmental Contribution An Evening with Adam Putnam Save the Date: Live Webinar on Handling Delinquent Customers New Blog Posts Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentric of Firm Biz Click to read.
Part III of this series will discuss being disciplined by a local municipality and how this can affect a certified contractor’s license. It is common knowledge within the construction industry that local building departments require certified contractors to obtain an occupational license. The governing authority regarding this issue is § […]
The Florida Marketable Record Title to Property Act (“MRTA”) can operate to extinguish interests in real property that were recorded prior to the “root of title” to a property. In Florida, the root of title must be established by a “title transaction” recorded at least 30 years prior to the […]