Monthly Archives: October 2020
How Copyright and Trademark Claims Can Affect a Florida Construction Project
Intellectual property issues are often overlooked when it comes to construction. Yet copyrights and trademarks often play an essential role in Florida construction projects. For instance, architects frequently claim intellectual property rights in the designs they create for project owners and general contractors. So if a design is used or altered without respecting these… Read More »
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Florida General Contractor On the Hook for Injuries Sustained by Church Employee on Pro Bono Job
Under Florida workers’ compensation law, a general contractor is responsible for injuries sustained not only by its own direct-hire employees, but also any employees of a contractor or sub-contractor engaged in “contract work” on the same project. As far as the law is concerned, the general contractor is the “statutory employer” of everyone hired… Read More »
Understanding the Rules for Serving a Mechanic’s Lien in Florida
A mechanic’s lien is often a contractor’s most important legal tool for ensuring payment from a project owner. These liens must be filed and served in strict compliance with Florida law. Even an honest oversight or mistake may lead a judge to void an otherwise valid lien. An August 12 decision from the Florida… Read More »
Can a Homeowners Association Sue a Builder Over Alleged Construction Defects?
On July 16, a Florida homeowners association sued the development’s builder, accusing it of performing shoddy work and refusing numerous requests to fix the “latent defects” in a number of homes. In response, the builder argued in court filings that the HOA lacks the legal standing to bring such claims on behalf of individual… Read More »
