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“Board Member Qualifications and Assessment Delinquencies” – News-Press

06.14.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: A husband and wife currently serve on the board of directors of my condominium association. I did not think this was permitted. Are they both allowed to serve on the board? (K.R., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Florida Condominium Act, generally prohibits co-owners of a unit […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Navigating a New Federal Funding Landscape: Becker’s Amanda Wood on the Rules for Winning

06.11.2026
Amanda L. Wood

As Congress debates fiscal year 2027 appropriations and headlines continue to focus on funding cuts and uncertainty, Becker Senior Director Amanda Wood offers a different perspective in Smart Cities Dive. In her article, “Federal Money Is Still There. The Rules for Winning It Have Changed,” Wood explains why communities should […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

JoAnn Nesta Burnett Explores the Changing Rules Governing Support Animals in Housing

06.05.2026
JoAnn Nesta Burnett

In a recent article for Florida Realtors® magazine, Becker shareholder JoAnn Nesta Burnett explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding emotional support and service animals in housing communities, titled “How to Navigate Support-Animal Housing Rules in Florida.” As federal fair housing guidance continues to shift and disability accommodation disputes remain at […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Jon Polenberg Examines the AI Hiring Lawsuit That Could Redefine Liability for Software Developers

06.02.2026
Jon Polenberg

In a recent opinion article for TechTarget, Jon Polenberg, a shareholder and Vice Chair of Becker’s Business Litigation Practice Group, explores a closely watched lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for the future of artificial intelligence in the workplace. In The Legal Mistake Courts Should Avoid in Eightfold AI Lawsuit, […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation