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For almost 50 years, lessors have had the ability to limit their liability for liens that arose from improvements to the leasehold made by a lessee. However, in the most recent legislative session, the Florida Legislature enacted revisions to Florida Statute § 713.10 that provide a potential pitfall for lessors by inserting a provision that may allow a contractor to lien the lessor's interest even where there is a recorded document advising of the limitation of liens.

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Hybrids great in cars, not so great in courtroom
 

Daily Business Review

March 30, 2011
 
James M. "Jim" Norman- Ft Lauderdale

Global Hospitality, Resort & Timeshare Co-Chair Jim Norman authored a Daily Business Review article titled "Hybrids great in cars, not so great in courtroom."

When people think of hybrids, they think of saving money on gasoline. That, along with helping the environment, has made many hybrid models popular with car buyers. In the article, Mr. Norman discusses how some of that cost-saving motivation is finding its way into the dispute resolution methods of mediation and arbitration through hybrid mediation/arbitration models.

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