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Founding Partner Adam Linkhorst Successfully Lobbies on Behalf of The Florida Associated General Contractors Council
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 »
2023 Marks End Of Contractor Licensing By Local Governments In Florida
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 »
Contractual Protections To Limit Design Professionals’ Liability In Florida
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 »
4 Facts About Certificate Of Occupancy Laws In Florida
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 »
What Are The Penalties For Battery In Florida?
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 »
Arbitration In Florida Defective Construction Disputes
Disputes are commonplace in Florida construction projects, and they can lead to significant delays and hassles when the subject matter involves defective construction. Fortunately, it is not necessary to head to court every time a disagreement develops, and most contracts will include provisions on alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Often, the parties will be required… Read More »
Comparing Notices In Under Florida Construction Lien Laws
Whenever a general contractor, subcontractors, and/or suppliers work on private construction projects in Florida, they will encounter issues with construction liens. These encumbrances on property are a powerful tool to ensure payment. Liens are especially critical to protect the interests of parties who are not in privity of contract with the property owner. The… Read More »
A Crime to Use Your Phone? Florida’s Two-Way Communications Statute
You rely on your cell phone, tablet, and other electronics for a wide array of personal and professional tasks, but you may not realize that these devices could lead to criminal charges in some cases. Florida has a law on the books that criminalizes unlawful use of a two-way communications device in connection with… Read More »
How A Florida Construction Lawyer Helps With Delay Claims
Delays are an unfortunate reality in Florida construction projects, so contractors, subs, developers, owners, and many other parties can be affected by them. In an assessment of the global construction industry, the Associated Schools of Construction found that 98 percent of projects across North America experience timing setbacks of some sort. Of these, the… Read More »
Benefits Of Expert Determination In Florida Construction Law
The Florida construction industry can be challenging for all affected parties, but dispute resolution is one of the costliest issues that affect projects. According to the National Academy of Construction (NAC), stakeholders lose between $4 to $12 billion annually to conflicts and claims. Besides the fact that they can involve multiple parties, the subject… Read More »
