If You Build It, “The Claims” Will Likely Come: Controlling Anticipated Risks In Large Projects BlogNovember 19, 2014 By: Sherri L. Worman Sophisticated parties in large projects know that it is not unusual for claims of all types … Read more
Judgment Debtor in Garnishment Action Has No Vested Right to Compel Strict Compliance With Service of Process Requirements on Garnishee BlogNovember 18, 2014 By: Armando Nozzolillo and Michael S. Waskiewicz Garnishments are one of the most effective tools at a creditor’s disposal for … Read more
Usury in Florida: Exceptions to Civil Penalties BlogNovember 13, 2014 By Scott J. Kennelly and Janet C. Owens When a lender “willfully” charges interest in excess of statutory limits, civil … Read more
Guardrail Ends – Open and Obvious Court Ends Liability for Contractor and Engineer Based Upon Slavin Doctrine BlogNovember 12, 2014 By: Amanda Parker Baggett The Slavin Doctrine has been on the books for more than fifty years and is a … Read more
Writs of Garnishment in Florida: An Overview BlogNovember 11, 2014 By: Edward L. Kelly and Karl R. Gruss Writs of garnishment provide judgment creditors (i.e., the party in whose favor … Read more
What Kind of License Do You Need for Design-Build Services in Florida? BlogNovember 5, 2014 By: Amanda Parker Baggett Design-build firms are not required to hold a contractor’s license in Florida. They’re also not required … Read more
Who Do You Trust?— New Ruling Highlights the Need for Care in Deciding How to Open Your Joint Bank Account BlogNovember 4, 2014 By: Edward L. Kelly and Karl R. Gruss Florida law recognizes, and most banks offer, multiple forms of account designation … Read more
Spouse-Guarantor Rule: A Split Between Federal Circuit Courts BlogOctober 28, 2014 By: Jon Sacks and Heather S. Nason When a closely-held entity applies for a loan, the financial institution usually requires … Read more
Discovery and Social Media BlogOctober 23, 2014 By Scott J. Kennelly and Scott St. Amand The advent of social media has brought about many changes in the … Read more
Written Document Retention and Destruction Policy Saves the Day (Again) BlogOctober 21, 2014 By: J. Ellsworth Summers and Scott St. Amand As we mentioned in our previous posts regarding document preservation, establishing a … Read more