How to Sell a Project to Netflix

By Chase Lawyers How to Sell a Project to Netflix Streaming services continue to grow in popularity because of their accessibility and ease of use. Recent statistics show that about 78% of people in the United States use subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services....
Is workers compensation a proper remedy?

Is workers compensation a proper remedy?

By Patrick Barthet Construction remains a dangerous trade, with certain construction jobs being more deadly than others.  Take the case of poor Harry.  He was responsible for cleaning a cement mixing pugmill.  The company operating the mill accidentally activated it...

Popular Baby Formulas Linked to NEC in Premature Babies

By Spencer Aronfeld The use of the popular baby formulas Enfamil and Similac has been linked to life-threatening cases of necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a disease that involves inflammation in the intestines of...

Herbicide Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

By Spencer Aronfeld Paraquat, a highly toxic weed-killing herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat dichloride has been used in commercial farming and agriculture since its production in 1961. It is the deadliest herbicide on the market and has...
Can You Amend That Claim of Lien?

Can You Amend That Claim of Lien?

By Patrick Barthet You decide to file a claim of lien and you ask your bookkeeper to tabulate the exact amount still owed on the job.  With the numbers in hand, you timely prepare and file your Claim of Lien.  You then receive a past due payment notice from one of...
Do You Have a Recovery Fund Notice In Your Contracts?

Do You Have a Recovery Fund Notice In Your Contracts?

By Patrick Barthet There are a lot of provisions which contractors include in their construction contracts.  But one they best not forget in Florida, on any residential project that is over $2,500, is the inclusion of the Construction Recovery Fund Notice.   This lets...