Jonathan P. Cohen, P.A.
Call (954) 462-8850
Jonathan P. Cohen, P.A.
Call (954) 462-8850

500 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1710
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33394
Phone: (954) 462-8850
Fax: (954) 848-2987
[email protected]

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Senate Bill 360
New Laws Arising from Senate Bill 360 Construction defects can result in significant losses for property owners and lead to litigation and potentially sizable verdicts against construction companies. Because of this, construction contractors must ensure they adhere to the requirements of the Florida Building Code (FBC) when completing projects and promptly correct any issues when...
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Florida's new E-Verify law
Florida construction companies must know and ensure they comply with a new law or risk severe penalties. The law requires employers with 25 or more employees to use E-Verify to confirm prospective employees are eligible and legally authorized to work in the U.S. before employing them. Since the construction industry relies on immigrants to meet...
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Local Licensing Requirements
Numerous specialty contractors in Florida who were not mandated to hold state licenses have faced local licensing requirements from municipalities and counties in their desired work areas. However, a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron Desantis has changed the status of local licensing requirements. Here’s some...
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Fort Lauderdale lis pendens lawyer
Help from a Fort Lauderdale Lis Pendens Lawyer In Florida, subcontractors on construction projects sometimes can struggle to recover payment for the work they perform. In some cases, general contractors might pay subcontractors late, and in others, the project owners might refuse to pay the subcontractors what they are owed. In either situation, the law...
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Exculpatory Clauses
In Florida, a common provision that is often included in a construction contract is an exculpatory clause. This type of clause purports to disclaim a party’s liability either completely or when specific events occur. While exculpatory clauses are generally considered enforceable, they must meet certain tests before a court will uphold them. There are also...
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