Donna DiMaggio Berger, shareholder and Vice Chair of Becker’s Community Association Practice Group, authored an op-ed for the Sun Sentinel analyzing the transformative challenges and opportunities reshaping Florida’s condominium market. Berger examines the impact of recent legislative changes, including engineering and reserve funding mandates, highlighting the delicate balance between...
As the year draws to a close, Florida Trend Magazine traditionally announces its coveted “Floridian of the Year.” This year, the publication also revisited its 2022 honoree, Becker shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson, to highlight her continued accomplishments. Reflecting on 2024, Jackson described it as a year of “unexpected pleasures,” including a meaningful opportunity […]
Jim Mahon, a shareholder in Becker’s Business Litigation Practice, was featured in a Law360 article, for a unique argument in United States v. Lingat. The case challenges long-standing legal precedent of Klein conspiracy charges in tax cases. Instead of following the usual approach of comparing these charges to the Supreme Court’s […]
Becker’s Claramargaret Groover penned the article Can a Market Be Too Hot, which was published on Housingwire.com. Claramargaret delves into the challenges smaller developers face when larger developers enter already thriving markets. She explores whether a hot market can become “too hot” and offers expert perspectives on navigating competitive development landscapes. Can a […]
Q: Our board is seeking clarification on the “single family” use restriction stated in our declaration of condominium. The term is not clearly defined in our documents, and we would like guidance on how to interpret this clause when evaluating our potential sales. (J.D., via e-mail) A: “Single family” use […]
