Atlanta attorney Michael McGlamry has reviewed his fair share of settlement agreements over a 30-year career representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases—including former NFL players who sued the league over the long-term effects of head trauma....
When buyers of a planned condominium in Palm Beach Shores learned their developer was unable to finish the project, they decided to take over the construction job themselves. The deal was agreed upon by both the buyers and the developer of Icon Palm Beach Shores, a...
Even if they do not think much of it, most residents of Palm Beach County have a title insurance policy. In residential transactions, mortgage companies will insist that the borrower have title insurance. Even without lenders, title insurance is commonplace in both...
Real estate deals can have a huge impact on your finances and your lifestyle. You do not want to end up with a property that does not meet your expectations, has hidden problems or costs you more than you planned. That is why you need to do your homework before you...
In recent years, Florida has had more than its fair share of construction issues, property damage and people filing claims to recover for what was lost. This directly impacts property owners, construction companies, subcontractors and insurers. Given the hefty cost...
When a piece of commercial property is sold in Boca Raton, one important part of the sales process is a property inspection. A property inspection is meant to uncover problems with the property that could cost the buyer significant money if they remained hidden after...
I. SUMMARY OF NEW STATUTE PENALIZING ATTEMPTS TO REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (codified as Sec. 381.00316, Florida Statutes) into law. The statute prohibits business entities (including not-for-profit...
When the government tells you that it intends to take some or all of your property for a public project, you may feel like you have little say in the matter. While the government has the right to take the property, it must provide you with full compensation for the...
The government has the right to use eminent domain to acquire private property for a public purpose. That could be for roads, utilities and other projects through eminent domain. That may seem like a great way to improve the community, but you might not want to turn...
An Assignment of Benefits (AOB) agreement might seem like a good idea. Property owners sign the agreement giving a third party (usually contractors) added authority. The third parties file a claim, make repair decisions and collect payments from insurance companies....
