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Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine in Landmark Decision

In today’s monumental decision, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Chevron doctrine, a longstanding principle that required courts to defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This decision marks a significant shift towards empowering businesses and challenging regulatory overreach. The Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo questions the validity ofContinue reading “Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine in Landmark Decision”

Risks of Pay-if-Paid Terms for Florida Subcontractors

Subcontractors often find themselves navigating risky terms in construction contracts. Among the myriad clauses that can affect their bottom line, “Pay-if-Paid” provisions stand out as particularly risky. These provisions essentially allow the general contractor (GC) to shift the burden of payment uncertainty onto subcontractors, conditioning payment on the GC’s receiving payment from the property owner.Continue reading “Risks of Pay-if-Paid Terms for Florida Subcontractors”

Are Verbal Construction Agreements Valid in Florida?

Written Contracts are Typically Not Required In Florida, construction contracts require three key elements: an offer, acceptance, and consideration (an exchange of something of value). Noticeably, a written contract and signatures are not elements on this list.   Some contracts in Florida must be in writing to be enforceable. For example, contracts for the saleContinue reading “Are Verbal Construction Agreements Valid in Florida?”