Bid Protests: Understanding of the Basic Framework Your company just found out that the major multi-million dollar government contract that you spent weeks preparing your best and most competitive bid for has been awarded to another company. You know your company has the experience and qualifications to do the work, […]
The Motion and Affidavit for Prejudgment Writs of Attachment Normally, attachment occurs after a judgment has been entered by the court. However, the trial court has the authority to order a writ of attachment to a debtor’s property prior to a final judgment order, and/or resolution of litigation. Generally, prejudgment […]
Every small business contract should include a provision that states that the business is entitled to recover the maximum rate of interest permitted by law both prejudgment and postjudgment. Many contracts provide for the recovery of interest, but very few provide for the recovery of postjudgment interest at the highest […]
Including an attorneys’ fees provision in a small business contract is vital when a small business wants to sue to enforce its contract. Without an attorneys’ fees provision, a lawsuit may become cost prohibitive for a small business. Part 1 of this Blog provided an overview of the importance of […]
When litigation arises, parties to that litigation need evidence to prove their cases. In many instances, non-parties may have documentary evidence to support and/or refute the litigants’ positions in that lawsuit. But, what is a non-party’s obligation to preserve evidence and not be the subject of a claim for spoliation […]
An exclusive venue provision, or commonly referred to as a forum selection clause, is an integral part of every small business contract. Including an exclusive venue provision in a small business contract is extremely important for a small business that provides labor, materials or services to clients located in different […]
A large part of my practice involves litigating contract disputes on behalf of small businesses. I frequently receive inquiries from small businesses that are looking to enforce their contracts. More times than not, the small business has a poorly drafted contract that was either drafted by the small business itself […]
Florida Law requires that any new company wishing to incorporate in the state of Florida file articles of incorporation with the Florida Department of State. The articles of incorporation is the document that establishes the formation of the company. If you are forming a new company seeking to incorporate in […]
For many companies, the award of a single public contract can help cement long-lasting relationships that may result in years of continuing business. Therefore, it is important for companies of all sizes to know and understand the requirements and bidding process in Florida when bidding on a public procurement contract. […]
All Florida construction industry participants need to be aware of the significant new changes to the payment bond claim requirements on private projects under section 713.23, Florida Statutes, made by the 2019 Florida Legislature in House Bill 1247.[1] These changes become effective on October 1, 2019, and understanding the new […]