How Can You Protect That Company Secret?
Imagine you invent and build a handy tool. While all the components are relatively common, the specifications and configuration of … Read more
Lien Only For Lienable Work
Liens are great tools to help contractors get paid what they’ve owed. Do work to improve a real property and … Read more
That Graffiti Could Be Art
Property owners find themselves having to clean up or paint over graffiti sprayed on portions of their buildings. It’s annoying … Read more
The Accepted Work Doctrine: Still the Law In Florida
A tragic accident occurs. A motorcyclist collides with a car which he couldn’t see coming because of some large plants at the intersection … Read more
The Scariest Terms in Your Contract
One-sided contracts present scary terms that can put your work and business at risk. These terms – heavily favoring “one … Read more
A Subcontractor’s Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Paid
Taking deliberate steps and paying close attention to contract dates and language will increase the likelihood of getting paid for … Read more
Construction Contract Clauses You’ll Need Post Virus
This pandemic has brought a lot of things into better focus. We no longer take as much for granted, and … Read more
Don’t Sign That Release Unless It Says This One Thing. Seriously, Don’t Do It!
Exchanging a release for a check – or a check for a release – should be done with careful attention … Read more
Contractors Are on The Clock and May Not Know It
If you’re a contractor doing any sort of repair, restoration, improvement or construction to a residential property in Florida, and receive a … Read more
Sharing Fault: Architects and Contractors on the Line
In a number of jurisdictions, it has been the case that an architect can be held liable to a contractor … Read more
Substantial Completion Is Not Final Completion
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) defines substantial completion as “the stage in the progress of the work when the … Read more
Is that Non-Compete Enforceable
These days, a lot of companies want their employees, especially those in key positions, to sign non-compete agreements. They want … Read more