When two or more parties enter into a business agreement or partnership, a series of terms and timelines must be negotiated and agreed to. Most often, these negotiated terms are set in a written contract. While contracts are meant as binding documents by which each...
Commercial Law
10 Things You Need to Know About Your Auto Insurance Coverage
How Well Do You Know Your Auto Insurance Coverage? Let’s face it, unless insurance is your business you may not be the one-stop expert on questions relating to coverage. For those of us who aren’t experts — say a personal injury and liability attorney, perhaps — our...
Florida Still Reeling From Property Damage Post-Hurricane Irma
Post-Irma Aftermath It has been one year since Hurricane Irma hit Florida, causing a devastating blow to homes and properties especially throughout south and southwest Florida. For many, Irma’s effects are still being felt. And it’s not just home and business owners...
4 Common Construction Arbitration Myths
When it comes to settling a commercial or construction dispute, there are two avenues you can take: traditional litigation or some form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Typically, mediation or arbitration are the most common types of ADR available....
Construction Defect Concerns Linger Over Florida Bridge Collapse
Bridge construction has come under intense scrutiny in recent months in the wake of a series of bridge collapses in both the U.S. and abroad. In Florida, investigators are still assessing the events surrounding the collapse of a pedestrian bridge on Florida...
3 Facts You Need to Know About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Business
In 2016, Florida voters agreed on allowing for the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Now in 2018, many of us are still asking questions, like: I’m an entrepreneur. How can I get involved in the medical marijuana industry? As an investor, what...
Sunpass Toll Processing Backlog Leaves Florida Drivers Gridlocked
If you have driven on Florida roads, chances are you have used Sunpass. The state’s extensive network of highways, byways and thoroughfares are ripe with toll-roads and pay-to-drive access routes – many of which accept Sunpass. Are you a Sunpass customer? The the...
Workplace Fatigue: A Chronic Issue
You know the feeling: 2:00p.m. rolls around and the workday seems to hit a lull. Lunch is settling in and you’re feeling a little drowsy… Whether it’s a midday crash or adjusting to a new work schedule, we’ve all felt tired at work. But workplace fatigue doesn’t just...
Workplace Injuries: Power Plant Accidents
A TECO power plant in Apollo Beach is the focus of scrutiny after an accident caused injury to workers, in some cases resulting in death. The incident has stirred widespread public attention and many are raising concerns that lawmakers and regulators need to take...
Tips for a Cool Summer: Avoiding Heat Illness
The Sunshine State This catchy state nick-name may be a draw for tourists, but if you live in Florida year-round, you know it can be a curse as much as a blessing. The sub-tropic climate may be nice in the winter when the rest of the country is freezing, but when...