WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of guidance to help states implement the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. LWA is authorized by Presidential Memorandum, and provides claimants in most Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs up to $400 per week additional benefits, starting with weeks of […]
U.S. university public-private partnerships, known as P3s, have surged in popularity in the last decade. However budgetary pressures from the 2008 recession eroded state funding for U.S. public universities. Becker Shareholder Lee Weintraub, a leader in the field of P3s, shared, “The Great Recession caused funding for public universities to […]
Areas of Focus: Public, Private Partnerships (P3)
Becker Construction shareholders from across Florida hosted a webinar on how COVID-19 continues to disrupt the construction industry in Florida. They shared tips on how best to protect yourself, your workforce, and your project, discussing safety preparedness, workforce illnesses, privacy concerns, mask mandates and more. Watch the Replay MODERATOR Randy […]
Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation
Becker Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson moderated the Broward Sheriff’s Office Candidates Forum. Candidates including incumbent Sheriff Gregory Tony, Scott Israel, H. Wayne Clark, Al Pollock, Willie Jones, and Andrew Smalling participated in this lively discussion. Watch the Replay.
Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying
Q: I own the top unit in a two-story building. Heavy rains caused roof damage which caused significant ceiling damage in my unit. The property manager quickly sent a roofer to fix the exterior problem. They will provide service to replace my ceiling sheet rock but will not pay for […]
