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Becker & Poliakoff Attorney Mark Stempler Earns U.S. Green Building Council “LEED Green Associate” Credential

07.07.2011
Mark J. Stempler

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Alan Penchansky The Pen Group Communications Tel: (305) 529-1944 email: alan@thepengroup.com FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, July 7, 2011 – Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. today announced that attorney Mark J. Stempler, who practices Construction and Commercial Litigation Law in the firm’s West Palm Beach office, has earned the “LEED Green […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

New Law Impacts Bidders’ Access to Public Records and Evaluation Committee Meetings

07.01.2011
Mark J. Stempler

On June 2, 2011, Governor Scott signed HB 7223 into law. This new legislation amends Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws, by expanding “exemptions” applicable to bids, proposals and replies to sealed competitive solicitations, and closes evaluation meetings from the public in certain instances. First, Section 119.071, Florida Statutes was amended to provide that...

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Local Government Lobbying & Procurement, Bid Protest

Overview of the Ch. 558 Process for Property Owners

04.26.2011

Owners are responsible for monitoring their property for signs of construction problems, which may include design defects, poor workmanship, code violations and the like. Problematic conditions could arise during or after any construction project, such as roof repair and/or replacement, concrete restoration, elevator upgrades and repairs, and work on the […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Chapter 558 Specialized Claims Team