Becker Managing Shareholder Gary C. Rosen and Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson have been named to South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 “Power Leaders 250.” This year’s Power Leaders 250 reveals how executives from South Florida’s top public and private companies continue to drive growth in their organizations and the region. In a word, their efforts are […]
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Gary C. Rosen and Yolanda Cash Jackson Named to the “South Florida Power 100” by City and State Florida
Becker & Poliakoff got started in 1973 focusing on condominium and community association law (and are still a major player there) but has grown into a firm which focuses on several areas, including lobbying. Gary C. Rosen played a major role in raising the firm’s lobbying profile after becoming CEO in 2012, helping bring in […]
Read More“A Deduction to Be Taken With a Grain of Salt” – Reuters
The institution of marriage has been around long before the Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”) was legislated into existence. In fact, the state and local tax (“SALT”) deduction was first enacted by President Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Congress during the Civil War as a temporary federal income tax to fund the Union army. Lowry, […]
Read More“Retweets As Evidence: The Developing Case Law” – Law360
Social media encourages seamless communication among a variety of different platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Commentators no longer need to gain notoriety before having their opinions published, broadcast, or heard by millions. Today, social media platforms provide us with the ability to share ideas and opinions with the simple touch of a […]
Read MoreSanjay Kurian Quoted in Daily Business Review
Becker’s Ft. Myers Office Managing Shareholder Sanjay Kurian was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “New Florida Insurance Law Is Poised to Put a Damper on Property Claims Litigation.” To read the full article, please click here. Sanjay Kurian is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and is recognized by leading legal […]
Read MoreGary C. Rosen Quoted in Daily Business Review
Gary C. Rosen was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “Is a Recession Coming? 2 Florida Mainstays Proceed With Caution.” To read the full article, please click here. Gary joined Becker in 1982 as a litigator and later became chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice. He represents clients including county and city governments, […]
Read More“Tax Equity Requires Reinstating the Home Office Deduction” – Law360
Over the past two and a half years, the job market has changed tremendously due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented time, employees have experienced a new normal that included working from home, eliminating both the time and cost of commuting to the office. Unable to go to the office, employees were forced to […]
Read MoreGary C. Rosen and Yolanda Cash Jackson Named as One of Florida’s 500 Most Influential Executives
Becker Managing Shareholder Gary C. Rosen and Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson have been recognized as one of Florida’s 500 most influential executives. The Florida 500 is the culmination of a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend to identify the state’s most notable business leaders across economic sectors. Gary has been listed every […]
Read MoreBecker Attorneys in Florida, New York, and New Jersey Recognized as 2022 Super Lawyers
Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida and New Jersey offices have been named as 2022 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. Additionally, Becker attorneys recognized as Rising Stars represent the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years old, […]
Read More2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 33 Becker Attorneys
The 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, honors 33 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Two Becker attorneys, Joseph Adams and Sanjay Kurian, were also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction that comes with the highest overall peer feedback for their […]
Read MoreGary C. Rosen Honored by South Florida Business Journal as Ultimate CEO
Becker is thrilled to announce Managing Shareholder Gary C. Rosen’s selection as one of South Florida Business Journal’s Ultimate CEOs. This “best of the best” honor is reserved for the 15 top executives in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, and recognizes business acumen, leadership, and community involvement. Gary is in great company and has […]
Read MoreBecker 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 […]
Read More“Where Mandatory Retirement of Law Firm Partners Is Today” – Bloomberg Law
It has been nearly 20 years since the Supreme Court created the test to determine whether an individual qualifies as an employee for protections under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and thus exempt from mandatory retirement. Becker & Poliakoff shareholder Ned Bassen looks at where things stand today and examines three notable cases. The […]
Read MoreBecker 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. […]
Read MoreBecker Real Estate Litigation Victory for Seller Client
Litigation shareholder Steven Davis prevailed at a three day Zoom trial in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County representing New Gala Building LLC, the Seller of a shopping center with a $1.5 million purchase price. The Buyer, 1440 Plaza LLC, sued Seller for specific performance to force the sale in which they entered into a standard […]
Read MoreChambers USA Recognizes Becker’s Construction and Litigation Practices; Seven Attorneys in 2022 Edition
Becker is thrilled to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers’ sources describe the firm as a “formidable adversary” with a “strong presence across the state of Florida.” This year, Becker once again received […]
Read MoreGONE GLOBAL: Ned Bassen & Catelyn Stark Co-Author 2022 Employment Law Chapter for Global Legal Insights
Labor and employment attorneys Ned Bassen and Catelyn Stark provide practical insight into the latest developments of U.S. law safeguarding both employers and employees. The chapter addresses general trends, business protection and restrictive covenants, discrimination protection, employee privacy, and includes information regarding: Union protections and the right to organize, Trends in unemployment claims, A ban on restrictive covenants, The […]
Read MoreVincenzo 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 […]
Read MoreAssistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Speaks at Becker Legacy Speaker Series
Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, recently welcomed Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke as the keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The educational forum, established in honor of the firm’s founding members (Becker, J.D. ’69, and Poliakoff, […]
Read MoreBecker Prevails in Queens Waterfront Property Case
After an eight-day trial, Becker Shareholder Glenn Spiegel, along with attorney Samantha Lesser, prevailed in a litigation over who owned certain waterfront property in Queens, New York. In the case, Gentile v. Spadaro (23982/09), the plaintiffs claimed that the defendants entered into an oral agreement to sell the property and that the closing took place […]
Read More“Civil Rights Leader and Defender Speaks at Miami Law” – University of Miami
Kristen Clarke, the assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, will be the featured Spring speaker for The Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series April 28, 2022. Clarke leads the DOJ’s broad federal civil rights enforcement efforts and works to uphold the civil and constitutional […]
Read MoreBecker’s Legacy Speaker Series Launches with Challenge to Serve from Minnesota AG Keith Ellison
Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, recently welcomed Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison as the inaugural keynote speaker of the first Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The educational forum, established in honor of the firm’s founding members (Becker, J.D. ’69, […]
Read MoreBecker Shareholder Michael Gongora Nominated as Latin Builders Association’s Elected Official of the Year
Becker is proud to announce that Michael Gongora has been nominated as Elected Official of the Year by the Latin Builders Association (LBA). Michael was recently elected for the third time to serve on the Miami Beach Commission (2017–2021). He is the former Chairman of the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors […]
Read MoreBecker & Miami Law Launch Legacy Speaker Series, Welcome Minnesota AG Keith Ellison
Becker is proud to announce the inaugural installment of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series, an educational forum established in honor of the firm’s founding members. Becker, J.D. ’69, and Poliakoff, J.D. ’69, were distinguished alumni of the University of Miami School of Law and prominent leaders […]
Read More“I’m Sticking with Zoom for Mediation” – Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin
Zoom mediation was thrust upon us last year. At first, the technology was intimidating. I was skeptical about people being in different locations. Some have a concern that remote participation impacts the physical pressure and motivation to settle cases. In my experience, forcing people to travel, find parking, and sit for hours on end in […]
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