William Cea, leading a team of Becker & Poliakoff attorneys, recently secured a federal court ruling in favor of their client, Premier Parks, resulting in an open competition to bid on a future water park planned for 65 acres in Fort Lauderdale (Premier Parks v. City of Fort Lauderdale). Premier Parks […]
I. Introduction As Elvis Presley taught us “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” Much can go wrong during this uncertain era of a national construction boom. One wrong move can spell financial disaster for owners, and in addition, plague end users with life-threatening, unsafe conditions. Owners can avoid […]
Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation
Becker & Poliakoff attorneys, led by shareholder William Cea, have secured a significant court ruling in favor of their client, Premier Parks, ending this case and providing for open competition to bid on a future water park planned for 65 acres in Fort Lauderdale (Premier Parks v. City of Fort Lauderdale). Premier Parks, […]
In 2016, the Sunshine State ranked fourth in the number of LEED certified projects in the U.S. at 204, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Florida now is home to more than 1,400 LEED-certified projects. LEED, short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the world’s most widely […]
Areas of Focus: Bid Protest
Keeping ‘Green’ Contracts Clear
02.15.2017
The green building industry is arguably more popular than ever. The number of certified green buildings grows every day across all sectors of the building industry. Unfortunately, the contracts for sustainable projects are sometimes behind the times. Standard construction contracts are often not tailored to address the numerous issues and […]
Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation
