In 2012, the Florida Legislature amended Section 255.05(e), Florida Statutes, to prohibit any provision of a statutory bond that “limits or expands the effective duration of the statutory bond.” This statute was recently interpreted by the Middle District of Florida in Maschmeyer Concrete Co. v. American Southern Ins. Co., Case No. 6:15-cv-912-Orl-37KRS (M.D. Fla. July 12, 2016). After the General Contractor, Conpilog International Co. (the “GC”), refused to pay for materials, Maschmeyer Concrete Co. (the “Concrete Supplier”) filed suit against the GC’s surety, American Southern Insurance Co. (the “Surety”), attempting […]
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In Florida, parties are required to issue a notice and opportunity to cure construction defects prior to filing suit. See Chapter 558, Florida Statutes. In the last several years there have been conflicting decisions at the trial court level as to whether a Chapter 558 notice constitutes a “suit” so as to trigger coverage under a CGL policy. In Altman Contractors, Inc. (“Altman”) v. Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co. (“Crum”), No. 15-12816 (11th Cir. August 2, 2016), this issue has arisen again. Altman was the General Contractor on a […]
Boyd & Jenerette is pleased to welcome Attorney, William P. Cassidy. He has joined the firm as an Associate in our Jacksonville office. His practice focuses on Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Claims Litigation, as well as Construction Law, Civil Litigation, and Appeals. William received his Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 2012 and went on to graduate in the top 13% of his class from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2015 with honors. While in law school, Mr. Cassidy served as Vice President of the Moot Court Honor […]
Elizabeth B. Howard has been appointed by Gov. Scott to serve on the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, pending Senate confirmation. The Board is comprised of 11 members, 9 licensed professional engineers and 2 laypersons. Ms. Howard’s term will run from March 27, 2015 through October 31, 2018. The purpose of the Board is to regulate the practice of engineering in the State of Florida in the interest of public health and safety. The Board reviews applications, administers exams, licenses qualified applicants, and enforces the proper practice of engineering which […]
The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys and The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Florida. Our firm is honored to have two (2) of our attorneys included in this year’s Florida Super Lawyers and six (6) attorneys included in this year’s Florida Rising Stars. Super Lawyers Area Years Kristen M. Van der Linde Personal Injury Defense: General 2010-2014 Mark K. Eckels Transportation/Maritime 2014 Rising Stars Area Years Andrew Abramovich Insurance Coverage 2013-2014 Heather M. Byrer Carbone […]
On Wednesday, July 18th 2012 Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. hosted a discussion with Ecuadorian Ambassador Nathalie Cely-Suarez at our Miami office. The Topics of Ambassador Cely’s presentation included recent economic incentives offered by the Ecuadorian government to American investors and how newly enacted legislation has made Ecuador one of Florida’s premier trading partners. Speakers included our very own Marisol Soledad Bodero; Fernando Navia, Trade Commissioner of Ecuador in Miami and Ambassador Cely. In attendance were attorneys from the Boyd & Jenerette; Eduardo Rivadeneira, Ecuadorian Consul in Miami; presidents and CEO’s of international accounting firms, banks, distribution […]
Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. managing shareholder Glen McClary appeared as an invited speaker at the State of Florida’s 2005 DOAH/JCC Annual Meeting on December 8th and 9th, 2005 in Tallahassee, Florida. Appearing as one of only two private attorneys invited to address this widely attended conference of administrative judges from the entire state, Mr. McClary spoke on issues pertaining to the multi-jurisdictional practice of administrative and workers’ compensation law. The invitation followed on the heels of Mr. McClary’s recent appearances as an invited lecturer on the sweeping changes to Florida’s […]