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

07.15.2022
Samantha A. LesserJames J. MahonVincenzo M. Mogavero

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Civil & Criminal Tax Controversy

Community Update – May 2022

05.31.2022
Joseph E. AdamsJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanSamantha A. LesserJames J. MahonSteven H. MezerJay RobertsRobyn M. Severs

Hurricane season is here. Time to get ready, and then stay ready. Also check out the Question of the Month to see what impact COVID and Zoom calls have had on board meetings, our deep dive into how the Real Housewives handle their taxes, and a tidy summary of how Florida’s 2022 legislative session will affect Community […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

The Real Housewives Meet the Internal Revenue Service

05.20.2022
Samantha A. LesserJames J. Mahon

The Maserati was leased, but never reported. Forty thousand dollars a month was paid to a glam squad to “perfect a look” for housewives dining out on an ordinary Tuesday evening. The ostentatious spending—and the outsized personalities that that it accompanies—attracted an audience that very few want: the IRS. In […]

Areas of Focus: Civil & Criminal Tax Controversy, Individual Income Tax Planning

Becker Prevails in Queens Waterfront Property Case

05.04.2022
Glenn H. SpiegelSamantha A. Lesser

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Real Estate Disputes, Commercial Leasing, Business Litigation

Becker Represents Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation on $100M NASDAQ IPO

12.16.2021
Bill HuoSamantha A. Lesser

Becker is proud to announce the successful representation of Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ALSAU) in its initial public offering of 10 million units at $10 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $100 million. Corporate team members Brian Daughney, Bill Huo, and Samantha Lesser represented client Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation, […]

Areas of Focus: Corporate, Securities & Corporate Finance