Older attorneys face unique issues when making late-career lateral moves or finding new jobs after decades at the same law firms, according to industry recruiters. Many law firms still have mandatory retirement ages and succession plans for when senior partners are expected to transition their business to their younger colleagues. […]
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Q: What is the accepted practice that my homeowners’ association should follow for opening and counting secret ballots used to elect the board? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Section 720.306(8) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act provides that if the governing documents permit voting by secret ballot by members who are […]
Becker is proud to celebrate Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson’s inclusion in South Florida Business Journal’s 2021 Influential Business Women, a list of the 25 most innovative, inspiring, and influential businesswomen in South Florida. An experienced Government Law attorney, Yolanda has a strong reputation for her leadership, heart of service, and […]
President Joe Biden is pushing Congress to pass his hefty infrastructure and budget proposals only three weeks after it passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. His $2.2 trillion infrastructure plan aims to achieve physical infrastructure modernization, nationwide electric vehicle adoption, and other climate-related initiatives. His $1.5 trillion budget proposal […]
HEADLINES Budget. The House and Senate took votes last week on their chambers’ ‘proposed respective budgets for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The House voted on Thursday to approve their $97B proposed budget by a vote of 104-14, while the Senate unanimously passed their $95B spending plan. Senate President Wilton Simpson signaled […]
