Doing Business in Florida Blog
Vlog: Mediation Minute with Former Northern District of Florida Judge Lew Killian
June 29, 2017
Lewis M. Killian Jr.
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Business Reorganization, Mediation
Berger Singerman attorney Lew Killian discusses his role as a mediator and the mediation process. Click here to watch. For more information on this topic, please contact Lewis Killian on the firm’s Business Reorganization Team.
Governor Signs Condominium and Homeowners Association Legislation but Vetoes Legislation Which Would Have Modified the Condominium Sprinkler Retrofit and Life Safety Requirements
June 26, 2017
Jeffrey R. Margolis
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Condominiums, Homeowners Association, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate
Citing to the recent London high-rise fire, Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed House Bill 653 which, among other things, sought to amend the condominium fire sprinkler retrofitting and life safety systems requirements. However, the Governor signed House Bill 1237 and House Bill 6027 into law on June 26, 2016. The legislation signed by the Governor goes
2017 Statutory Changes to Florida’s Condominium Termination Statute
June 25, 2017
Barry D. Lapides
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Condominiums, Homeowners Associations, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate
As an update to my previous blog dated June 15, 2017 on terminations of condominiums which can be found here, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 1520 into law on June 16, 2017. Senate Bill 1520 addresses the termination of condominiums in Florida and impacts the manner in which Florida condominiums may be terminated pursuant to Section
After the Storm: What an Association Needs to Know
June 14, 2017
Michael J. Higer
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Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Insurance Litigation
Michael Higer and Gina Clausen Lozier teaches some of the important things an association needs to know following the reporting of an insurance claim. Click here to watch. For more information, please contact Michael J. Higer or Gina Clausen Lozier on the firm’s dispute resolution team.
Terminating Condominiums in Florida
June 14, 2017
Barry D. Lapides
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Condominiums, Homeowners Association, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate
One of the hot development trends in Florida are developers terminating existing residential condominium buildings and repurposing such buildings or land. One reason why developers are attempting to gain control of condominium buildings is because the property’s highest and best use is not for a condominium building but rather a rental building or some
Governor Signs Condominium and Homeowners Association Legislation
June 14, 2017
Jeffrey R. Margolis
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Condominiums, Homeowners Association, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Residential Real Estate
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 398 into law on June 14, 2017. House Bill 398 addresses estoppel certificates and expands the scope of the current statutory provision. Specifically, the legislation changes the process and requirements for issuance of estoppel certificates by condominium and homeowners associations as follows: The time
Vlog: Winds of Change: Updates to the NHC Warning System
June 11, 2017
Gina Clausen Lozier
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Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance
Berger Singerman attorney Gina Clausen Lozier interviews WPEC CBS 12 meteorologist Lauren Olesky on updates to the NHC Warning System. Click here to watch For more information on what you need to know to protect your right to insurance benefits please do not hesitate to contact Gina Clausen Lozier in our Insurance Litigation
Hurricane Warning: Protecting Our Governmental Assets
June 8, 2017
Dawn M. Meyers
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Government and Regulatory, Hurricane Preparedness
Florida saw two named hurricanes make landfall upon its shores in 2016, and the Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast recently issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) calls for an above-average number of storms this year. Hurricanes affect every aspect of our community, including our highly important but vulnerable local
Who’s on First/Third?
June 7, 2017
Jonathan F. Claussen
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Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Insurance Litigation
As Floridians prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, it is important to understand the different types of claims that may result in damage to your property. Claims related to damage to your property can fall under what are called a first party claim or a third party claim. A first party claim generally involves seeking coverage for the loss or damage
What Retailers Should Consider During Hurricane Season
June 6, 2017
P. Benjamin Zuckerman
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Hurricane Preparedness, retail
Everyone in Florida must be prepared for a hurricane. Every person and every business. All areas of Florida have been “teased” often – being in the forecasted track of the cone of a hurricane – but have been hit infrequently, so the inclination of many may be to ignore the need to prepare. Critically, however, the repercussions of being hit by a
Utility Service & 2017 Hurricanes: What You Need to Know
June 6, 2017
Floyd R. Self
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Energy and Utilities, Government and Regulatory, Hurricane Preparedness, Utility
The 2016 Florida hurricane season was a painful reminder to many Floridians that the best laid plans of utilities, local governments, and individuals do not always work out as expected. People lose telecommunications and electric services even with tropical storm winds, and power losses can also impact water and sewer services. The devastating hurricanes
Post Loss Compliance: The Duty to Give Prompt Notice
June 5, 2017
Gina Clausen Lozier
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Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Insurance Litigation
All property insurance policies impose responsibilities on an insured in the event of a loss. One of those responsibilities is to provide notice of a claim. The purpose of a policy’s notice clause is to allow the insurance company to evaluate its rights and afford it an opportunity to investigate the claim. Depending on the terms of the insurance