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Becker Successfully Defends Condominium Association in Paterson, New Jersey, Against Nearby Development Proposal

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 15

“Becker Adds Tim Scott’s Chief of Staff as Gov’t Consultant” — Law 360

Crafting and Protecting Your Community’s Trademark with Becker’s Valeria Angelucci

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 8

Becker Expands Federal Lobbying Practice with Neri Martinez in Washington, D.C.

“‘Estoppel Certificates’ and Other Disclosures Explained” – News-Press

“Video Cameras—for Surveillance Purposes Only” – Florida Community Association Journal

Becker Named Top-Performing Lobbying Firm by Bloomberg Government for Fifth Year

A Message From Becker’s Miami Office

Becker Expands New Jersey Community Association Practice with the Addition of Ronald L. Perl

Becker Welcomes Donald P. Dufresne as Shareholder in Real Estate and Government Law & Lobbying Practice Areas

“Director Disqualifications Are Limited” – News-Press

Does a Condominium Have to Put Insurance in the Annual Budget?

Board Member Code of Conduct

Can Emotional Support Animals Be Prohibited in the Pool Area?

Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Restoration Projects with Alessandra Bianchini, of Carousel Development and Restoration Inc.

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Valeria Angelucci

“What Do You Mean We Cannot Enforce The Association’s 55-And-Older Provision?” – Florida Community Association Journal

Paul Shur, Martin Cabalar Recognized as 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Priscilla Bonsu

Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer, Vincenzo Mogavero, Named NJBiz Leaders in Law Honoree

Webinar: MyCommunitySite.com Live Demo

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Amanda Wood

UPDATE: Dryer Vent Regulations Are Being Enforced by the Local Fire Safety Officials

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Kaylin Martinelli

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 18

“Candidates May Vote For Themselves” – News-Press

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Mary Hawk

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 9

Understanding How to Handle your Association’s Insurance Claim with Public Insurance Adjuster Ken Shriberg

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet LaToya Sheals

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 11

“HOA ‘3 Minute Rule’ Questioned” – News-Press

Becker’s James Mahon & Catelyn Stark Contribute Chapter to International Comparative Legal Guide

IRS Proposal on Monetized Installment Sales Casts Too Wide a Net — Bloomberg Tax

Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Jamie Dokovna

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 8, February 26 – March 1, 2024

Becker Secures Six-Figure Arbitration Victory Against National Homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for Construction Defects

Becker Awarded FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Award for 10th Consecutive Year

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 4

“Owner Questions Board’s Contracting Authority” – News-Press

Involved Versus Committed: Does My Community Association Need a Social Media Policy?

John S. Prisco Named CAI NJ’s “Speaker of the Year”

The Impact of the New Department of Labor Rule on Worker Classification and Ensuring Proper Classification of Workers

Addressing Burdensome Records Requests via the Rule-Making Power of Condominium Associations

So, You Received a Written Inquiry

Not In My Backyard! Regulating Short-Term Vacation Rentals with Texas Attorney David Schwarte

From Developer to Homeowners: A Brief Overview of Transition in New Jersey Community Associations

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 26

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 7, February 19 – February 23, 2024

“Term Limit Law Still 2 Years Away” – News-Press

Becker Spotlight: Martin Cabalar on Developer Transition, Construction Defects, & New Jersey’s Structural Integrity and Reserve Funding Law

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 6, February 12 – February 16, 2024

“Association ‘Sunshine Laws’ Questioned” – News-Press

Mental Health and Wellness Committee: 2023 Year-In-Review

Navigating Defamation Lawsuits and Non-Compete Clauses with Keith Grumer, of Grumer Law

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 5, February 5 – February 9, 2024

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 12

“Statute Of Limitations Apply to Associations” – News-Press

Becker Advises the Quick Group on Yachting Marine Service Acquisition

“A ‘CliffsNotes’ Guide for New Condominium Board Members” – FCAP Managers Report

Michael Gongora Recognized in Florida Legal Awards by the Daily Business Review

Take It To The Board Podcast Ranks in the Top 10% of Most Popular Podcasts by Listennotes.com

Becker Sponsors 2024 Racing for Good Fun Run/Walk

CALL ALERT: Strike-All Amendment to HB 1021

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 4, January 29 – February 2, 2024

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 5

Jennifer Biletnikoff Quoted on HOALeaders.com

“Can Spouse Serve on Board” – News-Press

Everybody’s Sick: The Best Ways to Prevent Illness in a Multifamily Community with Dr. Jason Mansour of Broward Health

Condominium Rule Restrictions of Door-to-Deliveries: A Right or a Convenience?

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 3, January 22 – January 26, 2024

The Danger of Substituting Artificial Intelligence for Your Attorney

Things Associations Should Know About Tax Deed Sales

Becker Named to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Companies to Work For” List

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of January 29

CALL ALERT: Fresh News on The Estoppel Bill (CS/SB 278)

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 2, January 16 – January 19, 2024

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of January 22

Becker Assists Qianzhi BioTech Company in Merger Agreement with Bowen Acquisition Corp.

Becker Serves as U.S. Counsel to Revere Securities LLC in Connection With IPO

Webinar: Impending NJ Legislative Mandates

Becker’s Steven B. Lesser Quoted in ‘Daily Business Review’ Article about Construction Defect Litigation

CALL ALERT: The Estoppel Bill – Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater

Practical Policies & Protocols Your Board Needs to Adopt with Claude Jennings, Jr.

Max Losner Named to News Service of Florida’s ‘40 Under 40: Rising Stars’ List

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 1, January 9 – January 12, 2024

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of January 15

“Collection Dispute Confounds Board” – News-Press

New Jersey Governor Signs S2760/A4384: What It Means for Your Association

What is the Corporate Transparency Act, and Why Does My Community Association Need to Know About It?

The Corporate Transparency Act

Webinar: BeckerBALLOT Online Voting Platform Session 2 – LIVE Demo!

“Townhome, Condominium and New Construction Home Issues in Florida: Helping Homeowners Navigate the Legal Process” – Central Florida Times

CALL ALERT: 2024 Legislative Session Gets Underway!

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of January 8

“Remote Board Meetings Questioned” – News-Press

Yasin Daneshfar Promoted to Shareholder

“Is Self-Insurance Possible For Community Associations?” – Florida Community Association Journal

“How to Proactively Utilize Your Community Association Attorney” – Community Trends

Becker Assists in Public-Private Partnership Creation of New Pickleball Venue The Fort in Fort Lauderdale

Eyes Everywhere – Understanding Community Surveillance Options with Louis DiGioia of IC Real Time

Mission Complete! Becker’s Board Member Bootcamp Dubbed a Huge Success

“Association Wants to Go ‘Paperless'” – News-Press

“2023 in Review” – FCAP Managers Report

Contemplating Condo Terminations with John Cadden of the Condominium Advisory Group

“Required Notice for Budget Meetings in Homeowners’ Associations” – News-Press

Webinar: BeckerBALLOT Online Voting Platform – LIVE Demo!

Becker’s Michael Gongora Awarded “Best Politician of the Year” by OUTSFL Readers

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of December 11

“Effective Date of New Reserve Law Questioned” – News-Press

2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys

Omar Franco Named to the Hill’s List of Top 2023 Lobbyists

The B Word: Bankruptcy, Its Benefits and Challenges with Attorney Jeffrey Bast

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of December 4

Becker Strengthens Corporate Practice with Addition of Michael J. Burwick in New York

“Directors Usually Fill Board Vacancies ” – News-Press

Empowering Future Leaders: Becker Celebrates the Paul H. Shur Merit Scholarship by SFNET’s New York Chapter

Tort Immunity in New Jersey Community Associations

Holiday Decorations – Ho, Ho, Ho or Bah Humbug?

Implementing Condominium Restrictions

The Effect of Section 720.3045, Florida Statute on Homeowner Association

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of November 27

“Tax Deed Can Extinguish Assessments” – News-Press

55+ Communities – Do I Still Need a Survey Every 2 Years?

Show Me the Money: Investment Strategies with Michael Coady and Kenny Polcari of Slatestone Wealth

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of November 13

“Comingling of Funds Questioned” – News-Press

Saving Lives in Your Community Association: Defibrillators (AEDs), Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs), and CERTs with Dr. Jason Mansour

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of November 6

“Use of Assessment Money Regulated by Statute” – News-Press

LaToya Sheals Recognized in INFLUENCE Magazine for Advocacy on Behalf of Florida’s Private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Webinar: Fixing Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis

Becker & Poliakoff Earns Coveted National First-Tier Rankings in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Guide

The Corporate Transparency Act: What Is It and Does It Apply to Community Associations?

Becker Advises Origin Brands, Inc., a Certified Origins Italia Group Company, in Its Acquisition of the Seggiano Group

Becker’s Gary C. Rosen and Yolanda Cash Jackson Honored Again Among Florida’s 500 Most Influential Executives

Senior Attorney David Milton Earns Prestigious Board Certification in Construction Law, Strengthening Becker’s Renowned Legal Team

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 30, 2023

“HOA and Condo Proxy Procedures Differ” – News-Press

Damage to Units

Becker & Poliakoff Named Among South Florida’s Top 100 Private Companies by South Florida Business Journal

Time for a Financial Check-Up

Who May Run for the Board?

Fiduciary Relationship and the Business Judgment Rule

2022 Hurricane Nicole Permit Extension Opportunity Extended Further

Pesky Critters in Your Community? Top Tips From Wildlife Expert and Trapper Todd Hardwick

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 23, 2023

“‘Sunshine’ Rules Apply to Budget Workshops” – News-Press

Becker’s Coral Gables Office Profiled in Coral Gables Magazine

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 16, 2023

“Director Removal Does Not Require Good Cause” – News-Press

Boot Camp for Board Members: Army Vet, PCAM and Becker Shareholder, Howard Perl, Discusses the Benefits of Rigorous Board Member Education

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 9, 2023

“New HOA Fining Law Took Effect October 1” – News-Press

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 2, 2023

“New HOA Law Addresses Storage” – News-Press

Golden Star Acquisition Corporation Announces Entering into a Merger Agreement with Gamehaus Inc.

Are Those Under Age 18 a Protected Class?

Navigating the Complex World of HOA Architectural Control