The Champlain Towers South tragedy now impacts a buyer's ability to obtain financing for the purchase of a condominium. Shaken by the disaster stemming from deferred structural maintenance, Freddie Mac and Fanny Mae, the two federally chartered corporations that help...
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“Lien” on Me
A few years ago I obtained a judgment for a client in excess of $100,000.00 against two individuals that had no intention of paying it. We recorded our judgment lien in a few counties and then I turned it over to the law firm of Marcadis Singer, P.A., a collections...
Pool or a Pond …
One of my favorite movie quotes comes from Caddyshack: Carl: But, seriously, no b.s…if you ever want to rap or just get weird with somebody…You know…buddies. Ty: I’ll drop by. You drop by my place any time. Carl: What’s your address? You’re on Briar, right? Ty: Briar,...
5 Essential Clauses That Can Help You Avoid Contract Disputes
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...
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...