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How to Best Keep Your Construction Records
The first thing most contractors think about when it comes to records is retrieving copies of important documents such as contracts, invoices and pay applications. They don’t often think of photographing their work. They should do so, and no less than once weekly, not only...
Lien Release Pitfalls
Lien Release Pitfalls
Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when...
How Long Does A Trademark Last?
A trademark identifies and distinguishes your brand. It’s a vital method of protecting your name against those who might use the same or similar, either intentionally or unintentionally. Once a trademark is registered then legally it’s protected from being used by anyone else.
What is...
Injured Carnival Crew Member May Finally Receive $1.36 Million the Cruise Line Owes Him
Five years after an arbitration award was entered against Carnival Cruise Line, an injured crew member will finally receive payment for what the company owes him for his damages. The case involves 35-year-old Albanian waiter Genti Jankula, who was seriously injured while on board a...
I Forgot to Send My Notice to Owner, Now What?
What happens when you forget to send out that Notice to Owner? The short answer is all is not lost. There are still things you can do to get paid. Before we discuss that in detail, let’s go through what the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzC8_bJfVqQ&t=3s" rel="noopener...
Can You Change Your Claim of Lien?
A claim of lien may be recorded at any time during the progress of the work but never later than 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials. A lien holder must also file separate claims of lien for work done under separate direct contracts...
Top Three Avoidable Release Mistakes That You Need To Know About
As construction lawyers here in Florida, we are often asked about releases, specifically about these three release mistakes.
- Using the wrong form of release when exchanging money for a release
The form of partial and final waiver of release that you should use depends primarily on...
Are Liquidated Damages Always Enforceable?
Anyone regularly reviewing construction contracts will come across those dreaded liquidated damage clauses. They require contractors, and in turn subcontractors, to make significant payments to compensate for late completion of work – $100-$500-$1,000 per day wouldn’t be unusual. But are these...
Important Tips of What NOT to Do on A Cruise
A cruise vacation can be an excellent opportunity to rest and relax, but one small mistake can be enough to completely undo those plans. While it helps to plan what to do while on your cruise, it is equally as important to know what not...
Can I Stop Working If I Am Not Getting Paid (And If I Do, How Do I Get Paid)?
In this article, we will discuss in detail the answer to one of the most common questions we receive in our construction law firm, if I’m not getting paid, can I stop working, and if I do, how do I get...
Important Tips to Remember When Planning Your First Cruise
A little extra planning can go a long way when preparing to go on a cruise vacation. It can be hard to know where to start, what to pack and even what to expect while at sea. The following tips can help you prepare before...
Carnival Fantasy, the Latest Cruise Ship to Fail Health Inspection
Carnival Cruise Line’s Fantasy received a failing grade following its most recent inspection in July. The detailed July 18 report issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) gave Fantasy a score of 77 out of 100. This report marks the worst inspection in Fantasy’s...