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“What’s in a Name?” – Florida Community Association Journal

08.28.2017
Donna DiMaggio Berger

When Shakespeare coined the phrase “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” in Hamlet, he probably wasn’t envisioning that sentiment could apply centuries later to volunteer board members. However, the Bard was opining that bad things can happen to a person, and in the present-day context, if you are serving […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Corporate Representation

New Legislation to Enhance Owner Participation in Community Association Elections

08.17.2017
J. David Ramsey

On Thursday, July 13, Governor Christie signed legislation to enhance owner participation in community association elections. The CAI Legislative Action Committee, with Community Association Practice Chair, Dave Ramsey, leading the effort, worked side-by-side with Senator Gordon, the primary sponsor of the bill, to ensure that the final version of the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Eleven Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Listed In The Best Lawyers In America® 2018

08.15.2017
Alan Becker (1946-2020)Bernie FriedmanSteven B. LesserGary C. RosenLee A. WeintraubConrad J. LazoSteven H. MezerGary M. SchaafJ. David Ramsey

The 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, announced today, includes eleven attorneys covering four practice areas from the Florida and New Jersey offices of law firm Becker & Poliakoff. Of note, Founding Shareholder Alan S. Becker was recognized in 2018 as a Lawyer of the Year for his […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Real Estate

When Differences turn into Dysfunction: Why Your Board of Directors Needs a Code of Conduct

08.09.2017
Donna DiMaggio Berger

The role of board members in a community association is fairly straightforward: keep informed on the association’s business operations; be familiar with and come prepared to discuss the agenda items for upcoming board meetings; encourage and participate in constructive, businesslike discussions of those agenda items; and use your judgement to […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Lee Weintraub in Construction Dive – August 8, 2017

08.09.2017

Lee Weintraub, vice chair of our construction law and litigation practice and vice chair of public private partnerships, spoke with Construction Dive in its August 8, 2017, issue. In an article on avoiding suspension or debarment on federal contracts, Lee discusses some of the ways contractors could be kept out of the federal procurement […]