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CALL ALERT: New Tree Removal Law Goes Into Effect July 1st

05.24.2022
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Governor DeSantis signed SB 518 into law  May 18.  The bill further amends Section 163.045, F.S. to provide that a local government may not require a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation for the pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on a residential property if the property owner has documentation from […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 23, 2022

05.23.2022
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniOmar FrancoBert GómezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The Administration President Biden is in Tokyo today meeting with Japanese leaders as part of his first Asia visit as President. He began that visit in Seoul last week, where he signed a $40 billion Ukrainian aid bill that provides both military and humanitarian aid to the country in the […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Q&A: In Wake of APMS Investigation, Southwest Florida HOA Attorney Explains How To Avoid Fraud,” News-Press

05.19.2022
James Robert Caves, III

Community associations are not immune from fraud on the part of employees, members, or contractors. In a Q&A with News-Press, Becker Shareholder Rob Caves went into detail about what community associations can do to identify and protect against fraud. Topics covered include: The kinds of fraud and financial mismanagement that […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 16, 2022

05.17.2022
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniOmar FrancoBert GómezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The Senate Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) was hospitalized this weekend after suffering a stroke. Because the Chamber is divided 50-50, his absence could disrupt key Senate votes this week including one on a $40 billion Ukrainian aid bill which Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) blocked last week. The Senate will […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying