Businesses deal with contracts on a daily basis—employment agreements, leases, construction agreements, purchase agreements, etc. However, even the most meticulously crafted agreements may encounter unforeseen circumstances that disrupt the normal course of business. In such instances, the force majeure clause becomes a vital component, providing a framework safety valve to address unexpected events that are […]
Sexual harassment can occur in the workplace, but also outside of the workplace. Employers may be liable for sexual harassment that occurs in either of these situations. Arming yourself with the tools to spot these instances, knowing what the potential legal ramifications may be, and applying best practices to avoid these situations can mitigate legal […]
At our recent Annual Conference in London (Oct 2021), we had the pleasure of awarding Michael gold member status as recognition for their ongoing commitment and hard work within the IR Global network. This is a prestigious honour bestowed by IR Global upon members who we consider have made a substantial contribution to the development […]
Loren & Kean Law Add New Practice Area Real Estate to their IR Global Membership
Loren & Kean Law, our exclusive Construction Law Member in US – Florida, are pleased to announce the addition of Real Estate to their IR Global membership. This new position adds further strength to their membership and offers support for fellow members in the area. If you have a requirement in this area, please get in […]
Compliance With Your General Liability Insurance And Making Sure You Do Not Waive Coverage
Contractors in the state of Florida will find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit at some point or another. Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage is an invaluable tool when a contractor is subject to a claim for defective work, damage to property, or personal injury. Not only do these policies normally require that the insurance company […]
Florida Removes Requirement For Witnesses In Commercial And Residential Leases
Signed into law on June 27, 2020 and effective July 1, 2020, Florida House Bill 469 removed the Florida requirement that two witnesses must sign residential or commercial leases for longer than a year. The removal will help streamline real estate transactions, especially in light of COVID-19 where in-person interaction is difficult. The new law […]
Loren & Kean Law host the IR Global East Coast Group Zoom Call
On May 13, the East Coast Group conducted our initial Zoom meeting of the pandemic. Given the size and activity level of our group, we knew it would be challenging. This initial meeting (which started with just a test group of most active East Coast members) had an initial interest rate of over 80%, and […]
COVID-19: CONSTRUCTION DELAYS AND FORCE MAJEURE Provide Notice to Your Clients
Like everyone, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and the related impact on our construction clients. With the ever-changing environment related to the rapid spread of this virus, it is likely that many construction projects will be delayed or stopped based upon changes to the available workforce or government mandate. With the numerous associated […]
IR Global Member Meeting – Jayson Schwarz meets with Bruce Loren & Michael Kean
Jayson Schwarz (front left) of Schwarz Law LLP recently met Bruce Loren (back right) & Michael Kean (front right) of Loren & Kean Law for dinner in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jayson is IR Global’s exclusive Real Estate member in Canada-East, whilst Bruce & Michael are IR Global’s exclusive Construction Law members in US-Florida. Michael had the following to […]
