A force majeure (meaning “superior force”) clause is a standard contract clause found in many contracts, including real estate sales agreements, acquisition agreements and employment contracts. Such a clause provides a contracting party with an excuse to delay or terminate the party’s performance obligations under certain circumstances that make performance […]
3 Ways to Protect your Construction Lien Rights During Turbulent Times As a result of Covid-19, issues of non-payment have risen dramatically in the building industry. Florida Statues, Chapter 713 provides the remedy of a construction lien (sometimes referred to as a mechanics lien) to protect tradesman and suppliers alike […]
No business owner wants to be sued. Litigation is rarely good for the bottom line. But what are you supposed to do in an international pandemic? There’s no rule book. No fail-safe policy to guide a decision maker. We are in uncharted territory and nervous about the economic outlook until […]
Talking with aging parents about their finances, their wishes, and the future, is never an easy conversation. While not all parents are willing to have these discussions, they are important to prevent the difficulties that eventually arise. Communicating early and often can help. Here are 6 tips from the article, […]
Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions […]