Despite efforts to contain the spread, the COVID-19 virus is already wreaking havoc on personal life and business dealings here in Florida. But are there legal ramifications for a community association that has a pending construction or renovation contract currently underway? Will the contractor be able to delay the completion […]
March 31, 2020 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — In an important case for designers, artists, and intellectual property owners whose brands are being infringed or counterfeited over the internet, Becker’s Kevin Markow and Gary Rosen won a default final judgment and permanent injunction on behalf of famous lighting and interior […]
On March 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida. On March 13, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, declared a national emergency. Numerous units of state and local government around the nation have enacted similar proclamations and have implemented […]
Washington Update: March 27
We are happy to report that President Trump has signed the Phase 3 bill of the federal governments coronavirus pandemic response. With Congress’s role in Phase 3 finally concluded, attention in both chambers will now turn to Phase 4, which is expected to be a House-driven effort. Speaker Nancy Pelosi […]
Becker Celebrates the Heroes
In times like this we find ourselves surrounded by heroes: the everyday heroes, the heroes we never considered, and the ordinary people acting heroically. To all these heroes in our community, Becker would like to say thank you. You show us what it means to be fearless.