Author Archives: Jay Butchko
CIVIL THEFT IN FLORIDA – AN EFFECTIVE TOOL TO RETAIN POSSESSION OR SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE YOUR DAMAGES CLAIM
Imagine for a moment that you inherit a beautiful custom-made motorcycle from a relative. You are thinking how great it is that you have inherited this vehicle and love to show it to family, friends, and neighbors. You are also thinking to yourself how cool it is that you don’t have to spend your… Read More »
Formulating an Air-Tight Vendor Contract
In the business world, a vendor agreement is an all-important contract that determines whether a business will have the products and items needed for the business to run. A business owner wants to have a vendor contract that will ensure that the business gets all the deliverables (goods and services) it needs to run… Read More »
What is Covered and What is Not Covered Under Your Construction Insurance Policy?
When commencing a construction project every contractor or owner has to obtain insurance coverage for both the people working on the building and the building itself. Other additions to the insurance policy can ensure that all parties involved in the construction and those who are likely to come into contact with the construction are… Read More »
Three Things You Should Know About ESI Discovery in Florida
Electronically stored information or ESI is information that is stored in electronic form. It contemplates a wide variety of media types without regard to how it was originally created. Therefore, electronically stored information can include conventional electronic documents such as spreadsheets, word and other document processing programs. ESI also includes electronic content on the… Read More »
Government Condemnation Actions for Public Constructions and Your Rights
A government condemnation action is when the state or the federal government offers to pay the owner of property for the government to take over ownership for public construction purposes. This right of the state and federal government stems from the U.S. Constitution and it is only valid where the government offers just compensation… Read More »
Florida Senator Calls for Reversal of International Construction Code Action
Florida Senator Bill Nelson recently called for the reversal of legislation that passed in the Florida legislature permitting the state legislature to strip off the International Building Code standards. This legislation will make it easier for the governing body to chip away at universally agreed upon standards by permitting periodical review. Much controversy surrounds… Read More »
Reasons Why Florida is Considered a “Corporation-Friendly” State
The location of incorporation for a business is an important decision. The decision is driven by many reasons including how much business sense it makes in relation to the growth of the company. The location of incorporation is also a logistical decision as a company will want to have a business office of some… Read More »
Crane Crashes Into Orlando Home: The Importance of Insurance & Safety on Construction Sites
On September 4th, a construction crane crashed into an Orlando, Florida home. News reports claim that the roof was under construction when the accident occurred. The long arm of the crane crashes into the two-story home, splitting the last floor in half. The tip of the crane extended through the house Luckily, the house… Read More »
Two Important Statutes Governing Construction in Florida
There are laws on the book governing how construction claims are handled in Florida. Some of these laws are unique to Florida, and others are common to a few states. Contractors and owners, who do not regularly build in Florida, are well served to familiarize themselves with these laws. Among these construction laws is… Read More »
Employer Liability For Employee Acts: Frolic or Detour
As a general rule, employers are responsible for the acts of their employees. These acts include accidents born out of negligence, acts conducted within the scope of the employment, and acts that are part of the job description. With general rules there are exceptions. Although employees are an extension of their employers, this is… Read More »
