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Trade Body calls on Government to improve its Debt Collection methods

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In a new report, the Credit Services Association (CSA), the UK trade body for the debt collection and debt purchase sector, has called on the Government to improve its debt collection methods for collecting debts to help service users more effectively and boost collections revenues.

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Webinar: Navigating the Post-Pandemic Era of Rapidly Escalating Construction Prices

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On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners will present Navigating the Post-Pandemic Era of Rapidly Escalating Construction Prices: A Panel Discussion on Trends, Tips and Best Practices. Ryan Maloney will lead this one-hour virtual panel for the construction industry. Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

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Recent Changes to Local Construction Contractor’s Licensing

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However, local governments are permitted “to issue journeyman licenses in the plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades” and “electrical and alarm system trades.” The post Recent Changes to Local Construction Contractor’s Licensing appeared first on Jimerson Birr. 489.117(4)(a). 163.211(2).

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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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What are the Types of Damages a Property Owner Can Recover for Construction Defects?

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When a property owner experiences construction defects in their property, one of the important considerations as to whether or not to pursue a construction defect lawsuit is what types of damages may be available to remedy the defects. Initially, it is important to understand what constitutes a construction defect.

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Construction industry fears rise for firms going bust

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The construction industry is the latest sector to brace itself for a spike in Insolvencies. NMCN was construction’s highest-profile casualty last year, sinking into administration last October. It is the combination of these difficult factors that is leading to so many construction companies going insolvent and being liquidated.”.

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My Employee Stole My Trade Secrets! What Can I Do?

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If an employee resigns and starts working for a competing company, the former employer’s trade secrets may be at risk of being disclosed. Luckily, Florida law offers several shields of protection to employers whose trade secrets have been stolen or misappropriated. What is a Trade Secret? Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

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