The term “judgment” sounds final. But in the law, winning a judgment is just the first step in getting paid. Your next move is turning that judgment into money.A judgment is a court order that gives you, the creditor,
The Lien Zone
The Lien Zone, published by The Barthet Firm, focuses on legal issues related to the construction industry in Miami and South Florida. The blog covers topics such as construction contract disputes, lien claims, bond claims, payment issues including pay-when-paid and pay-if-paid clauses, warranty claims, bid disputes, job delay damages, payment holdbacks, and change orders. It also addresses workers' compensation in construction, homeowner insurance claims related to construction damage, and legal requirements like the Construction Recovery Fund Notice for residential projects. The content aims to inform construction professionals and homeowners about practical legal solutions and industry-specific regulations.
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Is Coronavirus Considered an Act of God or Force Majeure Event
By Larry Cook
The force majeure and act-of-god clauses in contractual agreements are one of the first places that a contractor may look for relief under its contracts in this age of the coronavirus. However, the pandemic may not meet the requirements of…
Acts of God and Force Majeure: Both Need to be Addressed in Your Contracts
There are terms in every construction contract that folks read but do not fully understand. Acts of God and force majeure are two of those. You may think they are two ways of saying the same thing. But you would…
Construction Site Risks During Covid-19
It is not business as usual for Florida’s construction industry despite being considered an “essential service” under Florida’s safer-at-home order. Employers should always – but especially now – ensure that all onsite workers are aware of and are following…
Compliance with EEOC in the Age of COVID-19
By Jose Llerena
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is the federal agency charged with enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Rehabilitation Act…
Can You Lien a Leased Property?
By Alex Barthet
There’s a popular misconception that doing work on a leased property for a tenant means you can’t protect yourself when it comes to getting paid. Not true! But doing work for a tenant does mean you need to take specific…
In 5 Minutes: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Explained
By Alex Barthet
In 5 minutes, yes, 5 minutes, Jorge Rivero of HR Management explains the most important parts of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the related DOL guidelines. However, if you want a deep dive, check out our other
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Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Related Claims
By Larry Cook
Business InterruptionTo trigger business interruption coverage, there must be “direct physical loss of or damage to property at premises” – the property described within the “Declarations” of the policy. This property damage requirement may not be satisfied on the basis…
How has the Coronavirus Impacted the Construction Job Market?
By Alex Barthet
Even with construction classified as essential in most regions, layoffs are still hitting the construction sector. Today we speak with Suzanne Breistol of Florida Construction Connection, a talent search, acquisition, training and coaching firm. Suzanne tells us not only what
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Failing to Distance Socially Can Cost You $100,000+ (Seriously)
MUNICIPALITIES ENFORCING CDC DISTANCING RECOMMENDATIONSMiami-Dade County’s Emergency Order 13-20 requires all open businesses to take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate social distancing is maintained. This includes floor markings at six foot intervals and other visible means to allow people…