When a project goes sideways and the parties settle, a subsequent property owner may still be able to sue for latent defects.
Read moreBe Careful What You Contract For - Arbitration Edition
Courts interpret contracts as they are written, so be careful how you craft arbitration and other provisions to ensure your goals are achieved.
Read moreEngineer Inspections Are Not Governed by the Statute of Repose
When an engineer inspects the structural integrity of a home, does it sufficiently relate to the design, planning, or construction of the home to eliminate claims after ten years?
Read moreFlorida's Statute of Limitations and Roof Leaks
What happens when a former client comes back and alleges defective work that the client should have known about?
Read moreIs Marijuana on the Construction Jobsite OK Now?
In many states marijuana is now legal, while it remains illegal under Federal law. How does this impact your jobsites and your responsibilities as an employer?
Read moreTechnology, Contracts, and Jobsite Safety
While there can be no doubt that technology makes construction safer and more efficient, you must also properly account for it in planning and contracting for a project.
Read moreUsing an Assignment of Insurance Benefits to Obtain Payment
Where a project is being funded with insurance proceeds, an assignment of benefits can be a useful tool to ensure payment.
Read moreThe Construction Litigation Shortcut
When a client or contractor is using a minor fix to hold up a major payment, Florida’s construction lien statute provides a solution.
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