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CALL ALERT: New Law Limits Premises Liability Related to Criminal Activity

04.28.2023
Donna DiMaggio Berger

A new law, which became effective on March 24, 2023, is intended to limit the liability of the owner or principal operator of a multifamily residential property for criminal acts that occur on the premises which are committed by third parties who are neither employees nor agents of the owner […]

Areas of Focus: Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL)

Florida Further Restricts Community Association’s Ability to Bring Design and Construction Defect Lawsuits

04.26.2023
Aaron K. Crews

Several laws have been passed during Florida’s recent legislative session, and one in particular will have a significant impact for community associations. On April 13, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 360 (“SB 360”) into law. This new law shortens the time period for bringing lawsuits based on […]

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

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 7, April 17-21, 2023

04.25.2023
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

Headliners Budget On Friday, April 21, House Speaker, Paul Renner, and Senate President, Kathleen Passidomo, announced that conferencing between the two chambers is likely to start Monday, April 24.  The House and Senate passed separate budgets earlier this month and the two chambers are now working on allocating the dollars […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 24, 2023

04.24.2023
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Congress Back in Session Both Chambers return to DC this week to take up usual business. The House will consider several bills this week under expedited procedures, including those concerning the FCC’s oversight of satellites and authorization of spectrum usage to provide expanded emergency alerts. House Members will also take […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 6, April 10-14, 2023

04.18.2023
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody Rogers

Headliners CS/HB 7 – Pregnancy and Parenting Support by Representative Persons-Mulicka SB 300 – Pregnancy and Parenting Support by Senator Grall On Thursday, April 13, after more than seven hours of discourse and more than 50 amendments filed on the House floor, all of which were not adopted, SB 300, […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying