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 […]
Is Picking a Good Holiday Wine like Picking a Good Attorney? As we approach the holidays, we often find ourselves in the hunt for a good bottle of wine to give as a gift. Each year the process of selecting a bottle of wine reminds us of challenges of picking […]
“Applicability of the Marital Communications Privilege in the Digital Age” – New York Law Journal
“Oh my gosh, what did I do?” It’s a nightmare scenario: You click “send” and quickly realize the text message you intended to send to your spouse went to an unintended recipient. Even worse, the message is less than flattering and is weaponized by its recipient in civil litigation. What […]
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors thirteen Becker attorneys spanning nine practice areas. Additionally, Lee A. Weintraub is recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation, an honor only bestowed upon one attorney for each specialty practice and location. Best Lawyers is one of the […]
There is a pivotal scene in the movie “Jerry Maguire” where the hot-shot quarterback’s dad tells Jerry Maguire that his “word is stronger than oak” after Jerry Maguire asked him to sign the contract permitting him to represent his son. The dad went on to explain that because his […]