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Jimerson Birr Named Amongst Best Law Firms For 2022

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Jacksonville, Fla — November 5, 2021 — Jimerson Birr, a Florida-based business law firm, has been named one of the “Best Law Firms” for the third consecutive year, according to U.S. Firms recognized by U.S. For more information about the firm, visit [link] or call (904) 389-0050. ###.

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Overview of Construction Teaming Agreements in Florida

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Teaming agreements in the construction world, also referred to as teaming arrangements, are agreements between two or more independent companies to combine their resources, abilities, and knowledge, for the purpose of obtaining and, if successful, performing a competitive bid construction contract. Types of Teaming Agreements.

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New Florida Law Substantially Reduces Retainage Rate on Government Construction Projects

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On September 18, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 101, an act relating to public construction , into law. In most construction contracts, payments are made to contractors in installments as the project work progresses, usually on a monthly basis, with the payments generally referred to as progress payments.

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New Licensing Requirements That Construction Contractors Need to Know About (The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act)

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On July 1, 2020, the Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act (the “Act”) became law, which eliminated some barriers for construction contractors to become licensed in Florida. Background of Construction Contractor Licensing Requirements. 61G4-16, F.A.C. License by Examination. 489.113, Fla.

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Perfecting Rights Under the Miller Act for Federal Construction Projects

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Contractors cannot file mechanic’s liens on public construction projects, such as work on military bases, courthouses, or government owned buildings. 3131-3134 , fills in this gap by protecting certain levels of subcontractors and material suppliers from general contractors who fail to pay them on federal construction projects.

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Construction Industry Webinar: Construction Delay Claims – Best Practices for Subcontractors

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Construction Delay Claims: Best Practices for Subcontractors aired on Thursday, September 10, 2020. This Managing Problem Projects webinar was geared towards Subcontractors and was presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team. We were also joined by scheduling expert Mike Ryan, P.E.,

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Jimerson Birr Ranks Among Fastest Growing Law Firms in the Nation

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Jacksonville, Fla — March 10, 2022 — For the fifth year, Jimerson Birr has been recognized by the Law Firm 500, which celebrates the fastest-growing law firms in the United States. The firm placed 101 out of 500, climbing 50 spots since its previous listing.