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Rabbi Osher Eisemann Vindicated in Money Laundering Retrial After Nearly Decade-Long Prosecution

August 5, 2024 — Becker is pleased to announce the recent dismissal of an indictment against a prominent Lakewood rabbi after a nearly decade-long prosecution and retrial. Rabbi Osher Eisemann, the founder of Lakewood’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence, was indicted in 2017, accused of stealing public funds from the school’s bank account. The […]

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Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer, Vincenzo Mogavero, Featured as NJBiz “Leaders in Law” Honoree

Becker proudly announces that Vincenzo Mogavero, the Firm’s Chief Strategy Officer, was honored with NJBiz’s 2024 Leaders in Law Award. The Leaders in Law awards program recognizes legal professionals – including lawyers and general counsels – whose dedication to their profession and communities is exceptional. The honorees were selected by a panel of independent judges […]

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Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine 2024

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms, placing at 25. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2023 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage […]

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Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer, Vincenzo Mogavero, Named NJBiz Leaders in Law Honoree

Becker proudly announces that Vincenzo Mogavero, the Firm’s Chief Strategy Officer, has been named an honoree for NJBiz’s 2024 Leaders in Law Award. The Leaders in Law awards program recognizes legal professionals – including lawyers and general counsels – whose dedication to their profession and communities is exceptional. Honorees were selected by a panel of […]

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Becker Secures Six-Figure Arbitration Victory Against National Homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for Construction Defects

Becker’s New Jersey Litigation Team, led by James Mahon and Catelyn Stark, with support from Vincenzo Mogavero and Martin Cabalar, secured a six-figure victory against national homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for construction defects. The clients experienced construction defects in their new home located in the Reserve at Franklin Lakes, in Bergen County. Problems included pervasive […]

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Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine 2023

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2022 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

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Vincenzo M. Mogavero and Martin C. Cabalar Successful in Obtaining a Pre-Answer Dismissal with Prejudice on Behalf of Florida Client

Vincenzo M. Mogavero and Martin C. Cabalar were successful in obtaining a pre-answer dismissal with prejudice of the claims asserted against their Florida client because of the lack of personal jurisdiction in New Jersey. They obtained a decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division affirming the trial court’s decision in all respects. The unpublished decision […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for January 2023

The New Jersey Community Update newsletter is out for January, and this issue covers a range of topics. Shareholder David Dockery delves into everything you need to know about electronic voting for your condo/HOA in New York/New Jersey, and how moving to electronic voting can save your association time and money. Becker’s Community Association Practice […]

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Becker Obtains Rescission of Real Estate Property Transaction and Damages for Residential Family

Becker Shareholder and Chief Strategy Officer Vincenzo M. Mogavero, assisted by Shareholder Martin Cabalar and Senior Attorney Sarah Klein, were successful in rescinding a residential property transaction and securing additional damages in favor of our clients, who had recently purchased a residential property in New Jersey as their first home. The complaint arose out of […]

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Becker Assists Winning New Trial for Rabbi Osher Eisemann, Founder of Lakewood NJ’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence

July 15, 2022 — A Becker litigation team led by James Mahon represented Services for Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), the foundation which funded the SCHI School, a school for special needs children, located in Lakewood, New Jersey at the original trial. SCHI was charged with several serious criminal violations, including public corruption, grand larceny and money-laundering. […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for June 2022

The New Jersey Community Update newsletter is out for June, and this issue covers a range of topics. Shareholder David Dockery delves into the ins-and-outs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new questionnaire, and — for context — offers an abstract of how these lending giants fit into the landscape of residential mortgages. Becker’s Community […]

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Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2021 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

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Client Alert: Special Civil Part Jurisdictional Limit Increased to $20K Effective July 1

Board Members and managers should be pleased to know that the New Jersey Court Rules have been updated which will make litigation against delinquent owners easier and less expensive. On May 11, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme Court approved an increase in the jurisdictional limit for the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special […]

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Vincenzo M. Mogavero Appointed Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer

May 6, 2022 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the US, is pleased to announce that Vincenzo M. Mogavero has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer. In his new position, Mogavero will report directly to the firm’s executive […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for July 2020

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. In July’s Newsletter, We cover all the latest NJ COVID-19 alerts from Department of Health standards for opening Community Association pools, to New Regulations for common interest communities in regards to elections and board meetings. These […]

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BeckerNorth Newsletter – September 2021

In September’s newsletter, we cover the digital renaissance of the legal profession, which includes remote court appearances, mastering the art of e-discovery, and the role of computers and other electronic devices in litigation. We also consider options for employee retention during the Great Resignation, a time when 58% of workers ay they would “absolutely” look […]

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“Digital Disruption: A Practicum on the Importance of Electronic Discovery” – New Jersey Law Journal

Over the past year and a half, as our judiciary and members of the bar have risen to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19, the adoption of technology has increased exponentially. For many of us, that has translated to zoom or telephonic court appearances and hearings, and in our experience, virtual trials. It has been […]

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Becker’s Construction Practice Named to the 2021 Legal 500

Becker is pleased to announce that its Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again earned a top spot in the Legal 500-U.S. This national rating system highlights practice groups who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The publication lauded Becker’s “notable strength in construction disputes,” while naming our work […]

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Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs: 2020 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total revenues derived from its […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for April 2021

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. In April’s Newsletter, We cover all the latest NJ COVID-19 alerts from Department of Health standards for opening Community Association pools, to New Regulations for common interest communities in regards to elections and board meetings. These […]

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BeckerNorth Newsletter – July 2020

In July’s newsletter, we cover the opening of New Jersey public swimming pools, court orders and elections that are the subject of new regulations for common interest communities, new regulations for community tennis courts, and how an association can handle a forbearance if a homeowner can’t meet their obligations. We also recognize Community Association Shareholder […]

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Opening the Flood Gates

REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POOL OPENINGS IN NEW JERSEY EXECUTIVE ORDER 153 and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS On June 9, Governor Murphy announced that public swimming pools, including community association pools, may open on June 22, 2020, provided compliance with all requirements to be set forth by the standards of the New Jersey Department of Health […]

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New Regulations for Common Interest Communities Concerning Elections and Board Meetings

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards (DCA) published new regulations under the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act (PREDFDA) on May 18, 2020. These new regulations are intended to serve as an update to the Radburn Election Law (P.L. 2017, Ch. 106) and will have a significant effect […]

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Tennis Courts – Executive Order 147

On May 18 Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #147 (“EO”) was published. The order, among other matters, permits the opening of private “tennis clubs” subject to compliance with various regulations. Our Community Association Practice Group has reviewed these regulations and it is our opinion that association boards need to take the following into consideration before opening […]

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BeckerNorth Newsletter – April 2020

As you know, we have been frequently communicating to you during this period of crisis to offer our support and advice on the numerous issues confronting all of us. Fortunately, we have had the necessary infrastructure in place since the beginning, which has allowed us to continue to provide uninterrupted, high-level service to our clients […]

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COVID-19 and the NYS Litigation Frontier

As we continue “to boldly go where no one has gone before,” the New York State Unified Court System announced yesterday that beginning Monday, April 13, its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and emergency matters. Furthermore, in an effort to advance pending litigations and possibly facilitate resolutions, State Court Judges have […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for February 2020

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. In February’s Newsletter, Arnold Calabrese writes about how you should update your Community Association Liens now and at the beginning of each fiscal year. Martin C. Cabalar tackles the difficult topic of Certificates of Insurance and […]

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New Jersey Promotions – Stepping Up

We are thrilled to announce those who have recently “stepped up” from our New Jersey office! Congratulations to Community Association attorney Martin Cabalar on his promotion to Shareholder, as well as to Business Litigation Shareholder Vincenzo Mogavero, who in addition to his legal practice, also serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Firm’s New […]

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Becker Obtains Preliminary Injunction Enjoining Former Employees from Utilizing Allegedly Misappropriated Information

Absent an employment agreement with a restrictive covenant or no-compete clause, one would think that a former employee could solicit their former employer’s clients without any problem. While that would normally be the case, the former employees can’t take or use confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets for their own self-enrichment and/or the enrichment […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for November 2019

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. In November’s Newsletter, Arnold Calabrese discusses the confusion with the NJ Fire Code Regarding Portable Propane BBQ Grills. Vincenzo M. Mogavero and Sarah Klein co write “Applicability of the Marital Communications Privilege in the Digital Age” […]

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Becker Secures Punitive Damages on Behalf of Several Clients

Did you know Becker has secured punitive damages and attorneys’ fees under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act for several clients over the past two years? For those of you who don’t know, punitive damages are assessed to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct such as fraud, and are typically awarded only in very special […]

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“Applicability of the Marital Communications Privilege in the Digital Age” – New York Law Journal

“Oh my gosh, what did I do?” It’s a nightmare scenario: You click “send” and quickly realize the text message you intended to send to your spouse went to an unintended recipient. Even worse, the message is less than flattering and is weaponized by its recipient in civil litigation. What do you do next? The […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for September 2019

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. September’s issue includes a spotlight article from Martin Cabalar. David Ramsey and Robert Rabinowitz were both quoted in big publications. Arnold J. Calabrese, Tana Bucca, and Karl Meth attended a wine, whiskey, and cigar tasting event and Becker’s Karl […]

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Becker New Jersey Community Update for June 2019

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. June’s issue includes articles from David Ramsey and Matthew Meyers. Becker’s own Attorney Martin Cabalar, Shareholder David Ramsey, and Shareholder Arnold Calabrese recently took part in leading a CAMICB course and Attorney Karl T. Meth and other CAI-NJ […]

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Martin Cabalar and Vincenzo Mogavero Successful in Obtaining Partial Summary Judgment on Behalf of Condominium Association Client

Martin Cabalar and Vincenzo Mogavero were successful in obtaining partial summary judgment dismissing nearly all claims asserted against a mid-rise, luxury condominium association client located in Morristown, NJ. The association was sued by a neighboring property owner claiming that its residents were overburdening a shared alleyway that runs between the parties’ properties.

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Becker Achieves Complete Trial Victory for Charitable Foundation in Lakewood, NJ

Becker won a jury trial victory on behalf of its client Services for Hidden Intelligence, LLC (SHI), a charitable foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey. The criminal charges brought by the state of New Jersey against SHI and the rabbi in charge of SHI ,who was a co-defendant, included corruption of public resources, theft by unlawful […]

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New Jersey Community Update – December 2018

Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. December’s issue includes a spotlight on new Community Association attorney David Dockery, Shareholder Vincenzo Mogavero’s article on Corporate Veil Piercing from the New Jersey Law Journal, and highlights from our most recent event, “Community Association Clubs: […]

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Vincenzo Mogavero on Corporate Veil Piercing in the New Jersey Law Journal

In theory, corporate subsidiaries and affiliates are separate and distinct. When these entities run as free-standing, self-governed organizations manned by their own employees that operate as a going concern such that the entities have a separate existence from their corporate parent, the law respects the corporate form. However, when corporations create a pyramid of empty […]

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28 Becker Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers

Becker proudly congratulates our attorneys selected as Super Lawyers. As of 2018, we boast 28 lawyers who have received this prestigious designation. Please click on their names to read more about each of these attorneys. Super Lawyer Recipients: Joseph E. Adams*, Real Estate (Office Managing Shareholder, Fort Myers/Naples) Hugo V. Alvarez, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Real Estate […]

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Vincenzo Mogavero Receives M.B.A. from Cornell University

Vincenzo Mogavero, chair of our New Jersey and New York litigation groups, has just received his M.B.A. from Cornell University. Vincenzo joined the New York office as a litigator in August 2011, and has continually impressed all of us with his intelligence, work ethic and leadership abilities. He quickly emerged as the leader of the […]

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