Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Changes To Florida’s Statute Of Limitations Affect Construction Contractors
A recent bill enacted by Florida lawmakers drew the ire of personal injury attorneys who decry the shorter time period for accident victims to file a lawsuit. However, some of the changes also affect those in the construction industry. The legislation is a significant modification to the Florida statute of limitations, and contractors must… Read More »
Liability For Construction Defects Linked To Improper Materials
Construction defects can range from something needing a minor cosmetic fix to a major issue that renders the project unusable. There are also multiple sources of problems under Florida’s definition of a construction defect, including deficiencies related to the design specifications, construction performance, planning, and the subsurface the project is to be constructed upon…. Read More »
Proposed Law To Reduce The Time To File Florida Defective Construction Suits
Time restrictions play an important role in the practice of law, and many people are aware of how a statute of limitations works. Anyone seeking monetary damages must file a civil lawsuit before the deadline expires, and the clock starts to run the date that the plaintiff suffered personal or property loss. A statute… Read More »
Proposed Ban On Noncompete Agreements: Impacts For Florida Design Professionals
US officials generated a passionate response from parties on both sides of the issue after a recent announcement banning noncompete agreements between employers and employees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release in January 2023, stating that the prohibition would increase workers’ earnings, improve competition, and enhance innovation in multiple market sectors…. Read More »
Why Is Bail So Important For The Defendant In Florida’s Criminal Justice System?
You may be generally familiar with how bail works in a criminal case, but these concepts take on new importance if you have recently been arrested. Under Florida’s statutes on criminal procedure, bail and bond are general terms used to describe pretrial release. The basic arrangement is that the defendant deposits cash or a… Read More »
The Surety’s Options For Default Under A Florida Performance Bond
A performance bond is a guarantee in favor of one party to a contract to protect against the failure of another party to meet its obligations. Because it focuses on performance, the bond relates to the satisfactory completion of the project in accordance with the project plans and specifications. Florida’s statute on public construction… Read More »
Why You Need Legal Review For Florida Construction Contracts
Florida construction contractors are busy these days, but the data reveals that growth trends are likely to continue and even increase. Statistics on construction in Florida show that revenue in this market sector is projected to hit $87.32 billion in 2023. Going forward, industry experts forecast an annual growth rate of 3.47 percent in… Read More »
What Does A Delay Expert Do In Florida Construction Project Disputes?
Delays to the construction project schedule result in significant cost overruns and related losses, and these disruptions are unfortunately quite common. Statistics on delays indicate that more than 85 percent of large-scale construction projects are not completed on time. Of these, almost 60 percent are pushed off by two months or more. Construction schedule… Read More »
Why A Florida Construction Attorney Is Essential For Bid Protest Settlement Conferences
You invest a lot of time and effort to submit a bid for public construction in Florida, from reviewing the project specifications to detailing the cost, scope, and schedule. Therefore, it is disappointing to learn that the government agency has issued a Notice of Intent to Award the project to another contractor. Fortunately, all… Read More »
3 Ways To Resolve Florida Criminal Charges Before You Get To Trial
Florida has a reputation of being tough on crime, and statistics on arrests are proof that police are diligent in apprehending suspects. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), officers arrest more than 679,200 people every year across the state. In Palm Beach County alone, law enforcement charges almost 40,500 individuals with… Read More »
