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Notices of Commencement for Florida Construction Jobs

Except for certain exempt improvements,[1] the recording of a notice of commencement must precede the commencement of construction to improve real property. See Edwin Taylor Corporation v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys., Inc., 311 So. 3d 139 (Fla. 2d DCA 2020). The notice of commencement itself serves two purposes. First, it serves to protect the owner […]

Andrew Hensch

Hispanic Heritage Month: Noche Buena

Every culture has traditions, but none is more special in Hispanic culture than Noche Buena. Noche Buena translates to “the good night,” and it is celebrated every Christmas Eve with family. The origins of Noche Buena stem from Spanish settlers in the New World’s Catholic tradition of celebrating the birth of Jesus on December 24. […]

Nicholas Busse

Important Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

The Supreme Court of Florida recently released opinions implementing critical changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Generally, these changes relate to many aspects of case management, such as scheduling, pleadings, and discovery. One of these changes will have a particularly significant impact on defendants and how they must assert affirmative defenses. On June […]

Job Fickett

Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers®

We are pleased to announce that three members of the Taylor Day Law team were recognized as 2024 Florida Super Lawyers; two were named Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process where each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Taylor Day Law Welcomes Four Attorneys To Staff

NATHANIEL K. CARR was born in Charleston, West Virginia and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University where he majored in Political Science. While attending WVU, Nate was a member of the varsity swimming program where he participated in the NCAA Division I Championships, US Open, and United States Olympic Trials. He then went […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

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Casey McMullen-Walker

Tips for Florida Bar Exam Success

If possible, treat studying like a job. Start at 8:30, take a lunch break, and finish at 5:00; take weekends off. There is such a thing as too much studying! Make a list of what you want to accomplish in a day and cross items off as you go. If you feel like you just […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Two Associate Attorneys Promoted To Partner

Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd expanded their leadership team, promoting two associate attorneys to Partner in January. Heather E. Sosnowski Heather E. Sosnowski has been a member of the Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd team for over a decade. Her practice involves representing employers, carriers and third-party administrators in the defense of claims filed under […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Nicholas Bussé Prevails in Auto Accident Case

Attorney Nicholas Bussé recently prevailed on a Motion for Final Summary Judgment in a two-count automobile accident case wherein Plaintiff alleged she was injured as a result of a rear-end collision caused by Defendants. Nicholas argued the Defendants did not owe Plaintiff a duty of care for the accident. Plaintiff further attempted to amend their […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment for Supermarket Retailer

Christopher Mueller and John Kessenich obtained a favorable summary judgment on behalf of a supermarket retailer for complete indemnity from a contractor performing work on the premises. The Plaintiff was injured after slipping on rain water that entered the store through a temporary wall erected by the contractor during renovation work. The court found that […]

Casey McMullen-Walker

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