Should You Cash that Check Marked “Paid in Full”?

By Patrick Barthet Here’s a scenario that is pretty common in construction. You are busy building an addition for a customer. You submit some change orders but the owner disputes your claim for extras. You explain that the scope of the contracted work was changed but...
Fall Prevention Tips and the Elderly

Fall Prevention Tips and the Elderly

By Spencer Aronfeld As people age, the risk of falling drastically increases. Florida currently has a population of approximately 20 million individuals, with people 60 years of age and older making up almost a quarter of that population. These figures do not include...
MSC Cruise Ship Crash in Venice Sparks Protests

MSC Cruise Ship Crash in Venice Sparks Protests

By Spencer Aronfeld Thousands are protesting the increasing number of cruise ships sailing into Venice, Italy, after the MSC Opera lost control while sailing through the Giudecca Canal, crashing into a small boat and pier on the crowded canal. The collision caused...