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Monthly Archives: March 2023

Attorney Adam Linkhorst

Founding Partner Adam Linkhorst Successfully Lobbies on Behalf of The Florida Associated General Contractors Council

By Linkhorst & Hockin, P.A. |

Founding partner Adam Linkhorst successfully lobbied on behalf of The Florida Associated General Contractors Council (Florida AGC Council) in support of priority bill for 2023 (SB 360) that has passed the Florida Legislature. This bill would help protect Florida contractors from abusive lawsuits and help stem the rising cost of construction for Florida consumers…. Read More »

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2023 Marks End Of Contractor Licensing By Local Governments In Florida

By Linkhorst & Hockin, P.A. |

There are often new laws that go into effect at the start of the year, but one implication that affects Florida contractors in 2023 actually dates back to legislation enacted in 2021. The Florida statute on registration of contractors was amended to address the activities of local governments, such as counties and municipalities, as… Read More »

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Contractual Protections To Limit Design Professionals’ Liability In Florida

By Linkhorst & Hockin, P.A. |

There are numerous reasons that design professionals prefer to work for a firm instead of going out on their own, but avoiding liability for construction defects certainly ranks near the top. Under Florida statute on liability of design professionals, a person who is employed by or acting as agent of a business entity is… Read More »

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4 Facts About Certificate Of Occupancy Laws In Florida

By Linkhorst & Hockin, P.A. |

For Florida contractors, the pending completion of a construction project is a welcome event and the end of a significant journey. Though you may have been receiving periodic payments for certain milestones, you are on track to get final payment and put another successful project in the books. However, there is one last requirement… Read More »

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What Are The Penalties For Battery In Florida?

By Linkhorst & Hockin, P.A. |

Some violent crimes may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony under the circumstances of the case, and battery is one example. Unlike assault offenses, in which threats constitute a violation of the law, battery involves physical contact. Florida’s law on battery defines the crime in varying degrees, and the more serious offenses are… Read More »

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