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Author: Caroline Sparks

“Notice of Annual Meeting Requirement” – Naples Daily News

10.19.2019
David G. Muller

Q: The manager of my condominium association sent out the first notice of annual meeting and election late.  Instead of sending out the first notice 60 days in advance of the annual meeting he sent the first notice out 55 days before.  When I raised my concern he said there likely […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Uber, Lyft No-Show Sparks House Panel Talk Of New Regs” – Law360

10.16.2019
Mark J. Stempler

Uber and Lyft skipped out on a hearing this week before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee panel, which has resulted in heightened scrutiny over the ride-hailing industry’s regulatory oversight. Business Litigation Shareholder Mark Stempler, who previously represented a Broward taxicab company in a regulatory dispute with Uber, commented on […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Business Litigation

“Associations Confront the Continuing Challenge of Short-Term Rentals,” Community Association Management Insider

10.15.2019
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Short-term rentals are this season’s hot topic. Many communities are wondering what they can do to overcome the challenge of having things like Airbnbs pop up in their neighborhood. There are ways that homeowners associations can impose regulations and restrictions on short-term rentals, without legislation having to pass. “A majority […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

National Network Launched to Link Non-Profits and Charities with Volunteer Construction Lawyers

10.15.2019
Steven B. Lesser

Building for Good to provide a national platform for pro bono construction law services – starting in four pilot states including Florida. LAUDERDALE, FL, October 15, 2019 — As charitable organizations work to improve inadequate facilities or build new ones, legal bills may hold them back from their mission.  Building […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 14, 2019

10.14.2019
Omar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House The House returns from a two-week break today with a number of bills under consideration for this week. Amid the ongoing trade dispute with China and the recent controversy that has directed public scrutiny towards the National Basketball Association’s relationship with the Chinese government, the House will take […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying