Litigation involves all different types of disputes. Take the fight over tariffs involving tomatoes where the United States Supreme Court was asked to determine if a tomato is actually a fruit or a vegetable. This story starts years ago when a tariff was passed that imposed a tax on all […]
Democratic congressional staffers aren’t flocking to K Street in the numbers expected after the midterms. Lobbying shops, law firms and government relations practices are recruiting former chiefs of staff and senior aides to Democratic lawmakers, but for most staffers the market has not lived up to expectations. Senior Government Relations […]
Q: My condominium association recently solicited bids for major repairs to our condominium buildings. The cost of the project is several hundred thousand dollars. At the recent board meeting where the contractor was selected, the board discussed all of the bids and voted to proceed with a particular contractor. However, […]
Becker’s Spotlight offers a weekly in-depth analysis of an issue driving the discussion in Washington. This week, the conference committee tasked with negotiating a border security measure and averting another shutdown met for the first time.
Robert Rabinowitz and Sarah Klein successfully opposed a motion for summary judgment in a regulatory proceeding on behalf of a securities broker who is facing a serious fraud charge in connection with activities as a bond trader. This victory will allow the case to proceed to a final hearing where […]
