Contractors and subcontractors should be excited, okay, happy at least, that Florida’s Statute of Repose has been recently amended. WHAT IS THE CHANGE? The major change to Section 95.11, Florida Statutes (2017), is the start of the ten-year statute of repose period. The statute of repose sets the last day by which a suit must […]
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Proper Notice to the Surety is Important
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. What is […]
What Every Florida Contractor Needs to Have in Their Contracts
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:
SCWID Anniversary Celebration at Larsen Motorsports
Space Coast Women in Defense (SCWID) held their 4th Anniversary Celebration at Larsen Motorsports on Saturday night, January 28th. Over 130 people attended and had a great time meeting IHRA Jet Dragster World Champion Driver, Elaine Larsen and her husband Chris, as well as looking at the dragsters and racing equipment throughout their facility. Both […]
SCWID October Meeting
Mason Williams and Mary Kinberg of Widerman Malek, PL had a great time networking at the Space Coast Women In Defense (SCWID) October 26th meeting at the Courtyard Marriot in Cocoa Beach. Pam Gillespie was the moderator and one of the members on a panel discussing Community Service, Mentoring and Professional Development. The other panel […]
Nana’s House Fundraising Banquet
On September 29th, Widerman Malek, PL supported the Nana’s House Fundraising Banquet by sponsoring a table at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel. Friends and firm members had a wonderful time supporting Nana’s House along with board member Scott Dixon and his wife Gosia. Nana’s House is a group children’s home for neglected, abused, needy, or […]
Widerman Malek at the Brevard County Manatees Game in Support of The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project
On August 4th, the Widerman Malek team joined the Space Coast Chive at the Brevard County Manatees game in support of The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project. The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project is a non-profit organization that helps medically fragile children and their families by supporting them in a variety of ways including Morgan’s Place, disability aid equipment, and emotional support, […]
Widerman Malek at Boy Scout Golden Eagle Dinner
A great time was had by all at the Boy Scout Central Florida Golden Eagle Dinner on March 30th at the Holiday Inn, Viera. This dinner is a major fundraiser for the Boy Scouts in our area and is always well supported by our community. The boys did an awesome job presenting the colors and […]
Widerman Malek, PL Team Take 1st Place in 1st Annual Sandbagger Invitational Golf Tournament
Space Coast Women In Defense and Space Coast STEM Council hosted the 1st Annual Sandbagger Invitational Golf Tournament on March 11th. All of the proceeds generated from this event will be used to enhance Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Brevard County. The Widerman Malek, PL team consisting of Scott Widerman, Mason Williams, Eric […]
Mason Williams Appointed Secretary of Barry Law School Alumni Chapter Executive Board
Attorney Mason Williams of Widerman Malek, PL has recently been appointed to the Barry Law School Alumni Chapter Executive Board as the Secretary. Mason is the first Board member living outside of the Orlando area to become a member of the Board. Mason plans to strive for active association and community involvement throughout the Barry […]
