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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. 49.08, Fla. 1)(c), Fla.

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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

Florida’s Construction Lien Law found in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, may seem like an area of the law that is only relevant to contractors and property owners. However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. Specifically, under Fla.

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How to Publish a Legal Notice of a Foreclosure Sale

Jimerson Firm

In every foreclosure action, the foreclosing lender will be required to publish some sort of legal advertisement or notice in a newspaper (e.g. the Notice of Foreclosure Sale). Since publishing a legal notice concerning a foreclosure action is inevitable, it is imperative for lenders to know how to do so properly. Conclusion.

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Recent Amendments Place Creditors in a Stronger Position to Defend Against Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Preference Lawsuits

Fraser

Fortunately, the Bankruptcy Code provides creditors with certain defenses they can use to ward off a preference lawsuit, and Congress recently took action that strengthens those defenses. In reality, all kinds of creditors, including those who have valid defenses to preference claims, typically get sued regardless of their defenses.

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As Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Surge, Here’s What Creditors Need to Know to Protect and Enforce Their Rights

Fraser

Creditors of a bankrupt company must be aware of the various deadlines and procedures that govern the chapter 11 process in order to protect and enforce their rights. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding. First Day” Motions. Proof-of-Claim Bar Date.

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184 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named Among the 2022 Best Lawyers in America

Burr Forman

Mobile, Construction Law. Troy Smith – Jacksonville, Construction Law. Erich Durlacher – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Michael Hall – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy. Birmingham.

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Non-Income Producing Properties that Never Operated can be Single Asset Real Estate Under the Bankruptcy Code

ABI

million construction loan from Evertrust Bank (“Evertrust”) to build a hotel. [v] v] Because Evertrust refused to fund $4 million on the loan, The Source Hotel halted construction. [vi] iv] The Source Hotel, LLC ( “The Source Hotel”) obtained a $29.4 Shady Bird filed a motion to designate the hotel as a SARE.