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“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

“How Much Can Be Charged in Transfer Fees?” – Naples Daily News

09.16.2019
David G. Muller

Q: How much can a condominium association charge to review and approve a lease application received from a proposed annual renter?  Can the same fee be charged for a seasonal renter? G.F. A: Section 718.112(2)(i) of the Condominium Act states that no transfer fee shall be made by an association or its agent […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Corporate Representation

“Hurricane Shutters Can Be Regulated” – News-Press

09.16.2019
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I understood that Florida law permitted a unit owner in a condominium to install hurricane shutters to protect their unit. I was recently told by my association that only a specific type of shutter could be installed and that any other type of shutter was prohibited including putting plywood […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Disaster Recovery

Developer Not Entitled to Indemnity for Own “Broken Promises”

08.26.2019
Martin C. Cabalar

In the summer of 2017, Becker secured a landmark $9 million-plus jury verdict against the subsidiary of a national developer on behalf of a condominium association located along the Hudson River. The award included punitive (treble) damages for violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, which also entitled the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Construction Defects Litigation, Appellate, 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