Jon Polenberg, shareholder in our Business Litigation group, is co-chair of a new Florida Bar Business Law Section task force. Named “The Business Law Task Force” and co-chaired with retired 11th Circuit Judge Gill Freeman, the task force is taking a hard look at Florida business courts to see if the time is right for […]
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What Are The Grounds For Bringing A Bid Protest?
There are a multitude of reasons for bringing a bid protest. It is important to bear in mind that bid protests are highly factually driven and each matter must be looked at on a case by case basis. For example, grounds that may be “material” under one set of set of solicitation documents may not […]
Read MoreTrump’s ‘Buy American’ Will Tighten the Law on Government Contracts
President Trump’s Buy American executive order is bold in theory and short on details, and specific future changes, if any, to the existing law, are unclear. The executive order signals an effort to strengthen and fine tune the law, and it may have a significant impact on those bidding for federal contracts, both positively and […]
Read MoreMark Stempler—”The Financial Review” Interview
On April 26, 2017, Becker & Poliakoff shareholder Mark Stempler appeared on Money Radio’s “The Financial Review” with host Sinclair Noe, and discussed President Trump’s recent Executive Order “Buy American/Hire American.” The Act, which has been in place since 1933—though not always enforced, applies to services contracts, goods and supplies that the federal government acquires for public use, and states that the […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Noted for Water Park Bid Protest Win
William Cea, leading a team of Becker & Poliakoff attorneys, recently secured a federal court ruling in favor of their client, Premier Parks, resulting in an open competition to bid on a future water park planned for 65 acres in Fort Lauderdale (Premier Parks v. City of Fort Lauderdale). Premier Parks sued the City after it […]
Read MoreWilliam Cea Wins Summary Judgment in Federal Bid Protest Case
Becker & Poliakoff attorneys, led by shareholder William Cea, have secured a significant court ruling in favor of their client, Premier Parks, ending this case and providing for open competition to bid on a future water park planned for 65 acres in Fort Lauderdale (Premier Parks v. City of Fort Lauderdale). Premier Parks, the parent company of Rapids […]
Read MorePotential for Twists and Turns in Contracts for Sustainable Building
In 2016, the Sunshine State ranked fourth in the number of LEED certified projects in the U.S. at 204, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Florida now is home to more than 1,400 LEED-certified projects. LEED, short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the world’s most widely used sustainable or green building […]
Read MorePurchasing in the Sunshine: How Florida’s Open Government Laws Apply to Public Procurement
This public policy is to ensure the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes provide for open government. The public an opportunity to observe the decision making process. As it applies to public procurement, Florida law affords members of the public as well as the proposers the opportunity to attend meetings and inspect and/or copy records relative […]
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Concerns With Public Bidding For Green Buildings
Green building may be becoming the normal standard in new construction and renovations. There are tens of thousands of green certified and registered projects in the United States alone, and that number is growing quickly. See http://www.usgbc.org/articles/about-leed. State and local governments are helping fuel the movement by incorporating sustainability requirements into public construction projects. Many government […]
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