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“The Threshold Question On Threshold Inspections: To Whom Does The Threshold Inspector Owe A Duty?,” ActionLine

October 13, 2020

The position of threshold inspector 1 has its origin in the March 27, 1981 collapse of the then under construction, Harbour Cay Condominium building in Cocoa Beach, Florida. On that day, the five-story flat-plate reinforced concrete building collapsed as concrete was being placed for the roof slab. 2 Eleven workers were killed and twenty-three were injured. 3 The collapse was caused by a combination of design defects, incorrect steel placement, and possible shoring issues. 4...

“Contractors Prepare to Face COVID-19 Challenges for the Long Haul,” Construction Dive

September 8, 2020

Steven Lesser

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“Contractors Prepare to Face COVID-19 Challenges for the Long Haul,” Construction Dive

September 8, 2020

Steven Lesser

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Construction Dive takes a look at how construction companies are adapting and coming to terms with the longtime implications of COVID-19. Construction Law & Litigation Shareholder Steve Lesser discusses how the pandemic has led contractors to read thoroughly through force majeure clauses in their contracts. “The cost of construction is now changing because of all these different precautions. Contractors are making COVID-19 claims as to owners saying ‘Hey, because of this pandemic it’s a force majeure event and I had to incur additional costs and expense.’”...

19 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America® in 2021 Edition

August 20, 2020

Sanjay Kurian

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The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors nineteen Becker attorneys spanning nine practice areas. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Becker congratulates its attorneys on their recognition as among the best and brightest lawyers in the United States....

Webinar: The Future of Construction Projects in the Era of COVID-19

August 12, 2020

Sanjay Kurian

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Becker Construction shareholders from across Florida hosted a webinar on how COVID-19 continues to disrupt the construction industry in Florida. They shared tips on how best to protect yourself, your workforce, and your project, discussing safety preparedness, workforce illnesses, privacy concerns, mask mandates and more....

“Public Construction Projects Suffer Fallout of COVID-19,” Construction Executive

August 9, 2020

Mark J. Stempler

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With the pandemic impacting the construction industry, hundreds of millions of dollars of public construction revenues are at stake. Those impacted need to analyze their contractual rights and responsibilities immediately. Government construction projects forced or anticipated to shut down may result in the termination of a contract or contracts. Becker Shareholder Mark Stempler offers hard-hitting advice for those affected by this COVID-19 fallout, read the full article on Construction Executive....

Becker Attorneys Honored as Florida Trend 2020 Legal Elite

July 14, 2020

Steven Lesser

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Becker is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™. Florida Legal Elite publishes an annual roster of attorneys held in the highest regard by their peers and includes fewer than 1.4% of active Florida Bar Members practicing in Florida....

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice Recognized in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500

June 11, 2020

Lee Weintraub

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June 10, 2020 – Becker is pleased to announce that its Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again been ranked as among the top in the United States. For over 30 years, The Legal 500 has highlighted the practice area teams who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel....

Patrick Howell Appears on “Construction Defect, The Road to a Smooth Resolution” Webinar Hosted by ASCEND

May 22, 2020

Patrick Howell

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Becker's Patrick Howell appeared as a panelist in the webinar, "Construction Defect, The Road to a Smooth Resolution." Hosted by ASCEND, the webinar focused on advice from industry experts on how to identify a construction defect and how to assist your community and association members through it all....

“Building a Project During the Pandemic? Here’s What You Should Know,” South Florida Business Journal

April 29, 2020

Lee Weintraub

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Construction projects have slowed in South Florida as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. As workers are deciding to stay home, supply chain problems arise and developers are hitting the pause button, Becker hosted a virtual webinar "Construction, Contractors, and COVID-19" to discuss these concerns....