Most contractors and subcontractors know there are notice provisions in their contracts, but they are not always followed to the letter. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals just sent a clear message that if you do not follow the notice and termination provisions of a bond, the surety may be off the hook. […]
The firm decided to spend this year’s Annual Company Picnic at Brevard County’s own Brevard Zoo. In addition to a great meal with colleagues and family, picnic-goers had the chance to view all the fantastic creatures on exhibit, some of which are photographed below. We’d like to thank everyone who came for another great […]
In two recent opinions, one from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”), the Boards confirmed that a final release really means a final release.
Over the years, I have reviewed many estimates and contracts from various types of contractors and homeowners. In most cases, I have found that the contractor did not include several items required by Florida law to be in their estimates or contracts. These are:
On February 17, 2017 the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) sent out approximately 800 Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (CSAL) to contractors doing business with the Federal Government. While the CSAL letters have not been sent out for several years, the OFCCP is resuming this practice.
According to the FBI, Business Email Compromise (BEC for short, or CEO/CFO impersonation fraud) have caused at least USD 3.1 billion in total losses to over 22,000 enterprises around the world. The FBI defines BEC as a sophisticated email scam that targets businesses working with foreign partners that regularly perform overseas wire transfer payments. […]
By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. 2017 © All rights reserved. Recognizing the adage that “you make money when you buy,” all real estate investors look for bargains. A popular place to buy low is the tax deed auction. Many investors specialize in this area or include tax deeds among other acquisition strategies. The main […]
The No Bad Days Foundation supports children in Brevard County who have medical disabilities, but are unable to acquire life enhancing medical devices and other necessities. The No Bad Days Foundation is holding its 4th annual Kickin’ It For Hope kickball tournament on February 18th in order to raise money to purchase these medical devices. […]
