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“Uber, Lyft No-Show Sparks House Panel Talk Of New Regs” – Law360

10.16.2019
Mark J. Stempler

Uber and Lyft skipped out on a hearing this week before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee panel, which has resulted in heightened scrutiny over the ride-hailing industry’s regulatory oversight. Business Litigation Shareholder Mark Stempler, who previously represented a Broward taxicab company in a regulatory dispute with Uber, commented on […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Business Litigation

“Debtor Must Release Privileged Carlton Fields Attorney-Client Communications, Judge Rules” – Daily Business Review

10.11.2019
Jon Polenberg

Becker shareholder Jon Polenberg represents creditor-trustee, Daniel J. Stermer in a suit filed in Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida alleging that ATIF’s 2015 asset transfer to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, one of the largest title insurance groups in the U.S., was fraudulent. Mr. Polenberg argued […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Real Estate

“Developing Practice Group Chairs into Leaders Lawyers Actually Want to Follow,” NALP

10.02.2019
Gary C. Rosen

Practice Group Leaders (PGL) are a big part of determining whether or not a firm will ultimately find success. PGLs that have certain characteristics tend to be better and more focused leaders. In a recent article published in The National Association for Law Placement, Becker’s Managing Shareholder Gary Rosen shared […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

“The Conflict Between a Shareholder’s Right to Inspect Financial Records and the Company’s Accountant-Client Privilege Under Florida Law” – Today’s General Counsel

09.30.2019
Jonathan D. SilverAllen M. Levine

It is not uncommon for a business or its executives to be presented with allegations of mismanagement or wrongdoing by a minority shareholder accompanied by requests for company financial records.  When such allegations arise, it is important for a business organization to be prepared to efficiently address the allegations while […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation