Where do you start in choosing a lawyer? The guidelines in “The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing” can help you feel more secure in selecting someone to take your case. Knowing what to look for
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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The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing
By Alex Barthet
Where do you start in choosing a lawyer? The guidelines in “The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing” can help you feel more secure in selecting someone to take your case. Knowing what to look for and what…
COVID-19 Delays May Warrant Additional Time But Not Additional Costs
A recent decision issued by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) could offer some insight as to how courts will treat the inevitable flood of COVID-19 delay claims that will soon surface. The decision stems from a case where…
So, one of your employees tested positive for Coronavirus. Now what?
By Alex Barthet
Who do you tell? Who do you have to tell? Do I have to report this to OSHA? We talk to Brent Huffman, a safety and OSHA expert and trainer. Brent walks us through the issues on what a contractor
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Good Contractor, Bad Contractor
Just like every other industry or profession, construction has its share of both good and bad contractors. Though sometimes difficult to spot, there are a number of signs that do distinguish the two.The bad contractor will almost certainly request a…
AIA General Conditions and What They Mean for Contractor’s Claims for Delay During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With an increasing number of cities and counties now considering reopening for business, many contractors are feverishly thumbing through their construction contracts to determine what claim rights they have to seek compensation for those delays they’ve encountered.DELAY CLAIMS AND AIA…
How to Have your PPP Loan Forgiven
By Alex Barthet
Congratulations, you got your PPP loan. Now what? How do you use and document that use to ensure it will be forgiven? Today we speak with Mike Desiato of Cherry Bekaert, a national CPA firm, about some best practices
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Contract Signatures: How Many Do You Need and Do They Need To Be Originals?
After you finalize your estimate for remodeling work requested by the husband and wife homeowners, you make an appointment to present your proposal. When you arrive with your paperwork, only one spouse is available. He agrees with your numbers and…
Forbearance vs. Forgiveness: There is a Difference
Having trouble with your loan payments? You may be familiar with the various debt relief options: loan deferment, forbearance, and forgiveness. These terms are often confused despite their very different meanings. Let’s take a closer look.Deferment and forbearance are easy…
Beyond PPP. Nine Other Important Provisions in the CARES Act for Construction Companies.
By Alex Barthet
Everyone is talking about PPP, but no one is talking about the other 800 pages that makes up the CARES Act and how it can help construction companies. Today we speak with Mike Desiato of Cherry Bekaert, a national
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