Recent Blog Posts
What Is The Duty To Mitigate?
In the world of contract law, but especially construction law, there is an obligation on all parties to mitigate their damages. In plain terms this means that even if a breach causes you financial injury, it is on you to make sure that the damages (losses) that you suffer aren’t made even worse. If… Read More »
Building Code Considerations When Rebuilding After A Storm
After a storm comes through, if the storm is one that does any damage, a property owner likely has a lot of things on his or her mind. The first will likely be fixing the property, but few will give thought to how to accomplish that while staying in compliance with building codes. Documenting… Read More »
Legal Considerations In Teaming Agreements
Sometimes, in this world, it’s better not to go it alone. That may be the case with teaming agreements. Teaming agreements can help expand your construction business, and allow you to win jobs (including government jobs) and opportunities that you couldn’t otherwise get by yourself. What is a Teaming Agreement? A teaming agreement is… Read More »
Shorter Time Limits To Sue Apply To Some Construction Law Cases
Let’s say that you work on a construction project. You know that for a period of time after the project is complete, that you could be held liable (or at least sued) for defects on the property, or problems that arise from your construction of the property. But how long are you liable? Is… Read More »
Legal Concerns With “Green” Or Environmentally Friendly Buildings
Green construction is very popular nowadays, and as awareness of the environment increases, green construction will be more and more prevalent. You may be wondering what “green” construction actually is, even if you have a general idea that the term “green” means environmentally friendly or ecologically sustainable. If you’re wondering just what exactly that… Read More »
Protecting Your Construction Business’ Trade Secrets
In construction, some things are known to everyone. How steel or concrete are used, or how to put things together or wire electricity correctly, are generally known to anyone in the industry. But some things aren’t known to everyone-they’re just known to you. These are the “secret sauces” of your business; the technique, product,… Read More »
Comparative Fault in Construction Law Cases – Who is Liable?
Comparative fault is the idea that more than one person can be liable for an injury or a breach of some kind of duty. Just think of a car accident—if you run into someone, the person you ran into may have done something to contribute to the accident. If someone falls in your store,… Read More »
What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty plan is a plan that protects your home and your property from breakdowns, failures or defects that are made by, or passed on from, the builder. The breakdowns can be structural, such as those that go to the construction of the building, but can also warranty property in the home, such… Read More »
Attorney Brendan A. Sweeney of Sweeney Law, P.A. Featured in the Feb/March 2021 Edition of the Broward County Bar Barrister – A Year After…What is the Silver Lining from Covid-19 and What Can We Expect for 2021 A Discussion with the Honorable Jack Tuter, Chief Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
One year ago, times were much different: in-person court hearings, in-person mediations and depositions, in-person trials, no face masks, and significantly less use of hand sanitizer. Immense changes have taken place with the legal system as a result of the pandemic. As President John F. Kennedy stated “Change is the law of life, and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Requirements for Construction Companies
If you are in the construction industry, workers’ compensation is a necessity. It’s not only a necessity, it’s a requirement—in fact, Florida law places a higher burden on construction companies than it does on non-construction companies to provide workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ Compensation Requirements Normally, a business that has more than four employees working… Read More »
