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“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

“Applicability of the Marital Communications Privilege in the Digital Age” – New York Law Journal

09.23.2019
Vincenzo M. Mogavero

“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 […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation

13 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America®

08.15.2019
Alan Becker (1946-2020)Jude C. CooperBernie FriedmanConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserSteven H. MezerJ. David RamseyGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Construction Law & Litigation, Government Law & Lobbying, Real Estate, Corporate, Financial Services

How to Avoid What Jerry Maguire Endured

08.09.2019

  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 […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation