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 MoreEllyn S. Bogdanoff and Yolanda Cash Jackson Named to “The Florida Women Power 100” by City and State Florida
Attorneys Yolanda Cash Jackson and Ellyn S. Bogdanoff have considerable clout in Tallahassee, Washington and elsewhere as members of Becker’s marquee government law and lobbying practice. Jackson made history this year as the first Black chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s public-private partnership for economic development. At Becker, where she serves on the […]
Read MoreBecker Means Broward: The Primary Election
In the first edition of Becker Means Broward, we promised to bring timely and important updates on developments at the Broward County Commission. The Primary Election yesterday provides us that opportunity as elections were held for County Commission Districts 6, 8, and 9. The results feature one incumbent and two new faces to the Commission. […]
Read MoreBecker Means Broward: Inaugural Edition
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Becker Means Broward! This semi-regular newsletter will provide our clients and friends with important updates on all things Broward County. Today’s update highlights the County’s FY 2023 Budget process. On July 15, the County Administrator’s Recommended Budget was published. This will be followed by certification of the millage rates […]
Read MoreEllyn S. Bogdanoff Scores Big Win for HOAs Blocking New Development on Hendricks Isle
Becker Shareholder Ellyn S. Bogdanoff successfully represented a large group of homeowners’ associations and residents against a condominium development on a neighboring lot. “This is a high profile win in Fort Lauderdale,” said Becker Government Law & Lobbying Practice Chair, Bernie Friedman. At issue was a plan from developer Lumiere to build a five-story condominium […]
Read MoreThe Becker Insider | Summer Edition
The Becker Insider provides recent news from our Government Law & Lobbying Practice, as well as unique perspectives and insight into the Florida policy issues that matter most to you. At Becker, we believe that our strengths truly lie in our differences. Our local, state, and federal lobbying teams have deep and longstanding relationships across […]
Read MoreIntroducing The Becker Insider by the Government Law & Lobbying Practice
The Becker Insider provides recent news from our Government Law & Lobbying Practice, as well as unique perspectives and insight into the Florida policy issues that matter most to you. At Becker, we believe that our strengths truly lie in our differences. Our local, state, and federal lobbying teams have deep and longstanding relationships across […]
Read MoreAssociations Concerned with Proposed Development
South Florida is growing. Just look at the skyline in any reasonable-sized municipality, and you’re bound to see cranes, new condos, strip malls, and housing developments. While development can be beneficial and add tax revenue, the concerns of the existing community must be taken into consideration so that “smart growth” is the overriding principle and […]
Read MoreDaily Business Review Selects Yolanda Cash Jackson as Most Effective Lawyer
The Daily Business Review is announcing its 14th annual Most Effective Lawyers recognizing their stellar achievements for clients in the past year. By far the most competitive categories were class action/mass torts and complex/business litigation, reflecting the dominance of challenging and nuanced litigation as well as the mastery of its South Florida practitioners. Attorneys handled […]
Read MoreEllyn S. Bogdanoff Appointed to the Florida Historic Capitol Museum Council
Ellyn S. Bogdanoff, shareholder in our Government Law & Lobbying group and former State Senator, was appointed September 21 to the Florida Historic Capitol Museum Council. Ellyn was appointed by Richard Corcoran, Speaker of The Florida House of Representatives.
Read MoreBroward to Pay Millions to Hollywood for Affordable Housing
Our Government Law & Lobbying team’s hard work paid off for longtime client City of Hollywood. The team negotiated with Broward County to help secure millions for the city’s affordable housing programs. Great job by Mayors Beam Furr and Josh Levy and all the many elected officials and staff that truly made this happen. Read […]
Read MoreYolanda Cash Jackson on the November Electoral Landscape
Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson says voters willing to embrace change in this Miami Times article. Read the full article here.
Read More$27 Million Overhaul for Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Complex Wins Final Approval
Our Government Law & Lobbying team helped client Hansel Phelps Construction win this highly competitive project in Ft. Lauderdale. Read Full Article
Read MoreManaging Government Approval for Community Repairs and Improvements
Do you live in a community that is planning repairs or improvements? You may not be aware, but it is often the case that in order to legally proceed you must obtain local government approval through the Planning & Zoning Board or City Commission. Whether you live in a single family home or in a […]
Read MoreBecker Hosts FAPL’s Candidate Interviews
On June 11-12, Becker hosted 16 candidates for the Florida House and Senate and four candidates for statewide office in our Ft. Lauderdale office. The candidates were participating in the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyist’s (FAPL) Candidate Interviews program. FAPL hosts Candidate Interviews every two years during midterm elections for open cabinet, House, and Senate […]
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 MoreNeedle in a Haystack: Yolanda Cash Jackson is an Ideological Sphinx in an Increasingly Polarized Dynamic – Influence Magazine
By Ryan Ray | Photos by Mary Beth Tyson Despite a few superficial differences, Becker & Poliakoff’s Yolanda Cash Jackson is your typical high-powered Tallahassee lobbyist. Except more so. The 1992 redistricting that gave rise to so-called “minority-access” districts, Hurricane Andrew and its aftermath, the dawn of GOP dominance in the statehouse and governor’s mansion, the 2000 Bush […]
Read MoreNew Law Impacts Bidders’ Access to Public Records and Evaluation Committee Meetings
On June 2, 2011, Governor Scott signed HB 7223 into law. This new legislation amends Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws, by expanding “exemptions” applicable to bids, proposals and replies to sealed competitive solicitations, and closes evaluation meetings from the public in certain instances. First, Section 119.071, Florida Statutes was amended to provide that sealed bids, proposals, or replies […]
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Protest Denied – So What’s Next?
Suppose you file a protest. You and your lawyer pinpoint one or more air-tight protest grounds, cite Florida court decisions to support your arguments, and demand the top bidder’s bid or top proposer’s ranking be thrown out. You even go through a hearing, have witnesses testify, and make great arguments to a hearing officer (who […]
Read MoreFinding a Basis to Protest
Suppose you have lost a bid, or you are not the top ranked proposer. Obviously the agency must have made a mistake, right? Now you are ready to file your protest and challenge the award. All you need is a reason or two, but not every reason will do. You need sufficient grounds to protest. […]
Read MoreAn Overview of Bid Protests
The general purpose of a public agency’s procurement codes or rules is to create a system where goods and services can be acquired for the lowest cost. If the bidder presents the lowest and best bid, or if the proposer comes up with the best and most cost-effective proposal, they will probably be awarded the […]
Read MoreRejection of Bids / Proposals
Bids and proposals may be rejected on an individual or collective basis. The agency typically reserves the right to reject any and all bids as part of the advertisement. Alternatively, an individual bid may be rejected if it is found to be “non-responsive”. In determining whether a bid or proposal is non-responsive, the decision for […]
Read MoreObtaining Public Records and Florida’s Sunshine Laws
A savvy bidder that is interested in following the outcome of an award will monitor the process using Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws as important tools. In addition to having representatives attend meetings of the awarding authority’s boards or commissions and directly voicing opinions at those meetings, bidders can obtain valuable information, including a […]
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