In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. Marilyn Fong has served as […]
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INFLUENCE Magazine Names Sadie Haire a 2025 ‘Rising Star’
Becker’s Sadie Haire has been named a “2025 Rising Star” by INFLUENCE Magazine for her government consulting and client advocacy work. She joins an elite group of professionals recognized for their dedication, expertise, and impact in their fields. Since joining Becker’s Washington, DC office in 2022, she has secured millions of dollars in earmark requests […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 17
Shutdown Averted The federal government remains open today after the Senate passed a full-year continuing resolution (CR) last week, which largely extended last year’s government funding levels through September 30th. However, the CR included several anomalies that boost defense spending while cutting funding for IRS enforcement activities and DC local government operations. By passing this […]
Read More“Corporate Transparency Act Saga Continues” – News-Press
On March 2, 2025, the United States Department of Treasury issued the following press release: “The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will […]
Read More“Regulating Short Term Rentals in Condominiums” – FCAP Managers Report
It seems that the surge of tourism that Florida saw during COVID 19 is here to stay and with it, a surge of short term rentals in your Condominium Association. Given that short term rentals can significantly increase the traffic, noise, and liabilities your Condominium Association deals with on a daily basis, your Condominium Association […]
Read MoreTo Rise Above–How Home Elevation Is Changing Flood Protection
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Flooding is a harsh reality for communities across Florida and the U.S. Rising tides, storm surges, and unpredictable weather have left many searching for solutions beyond sandbags and hope. But what if you could physically lift your home—or even an entire building—out of harm’s […]
Read MoreWomen’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Jane Cornett
In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women attorneys and lobbyists whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. Jane Cornett […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 10
Shutdown Showdown The government is set to run out of funding this Friday unless lawmakers can pass some sort of funding bill beforehand. Over the weekend, House Republicans released the text of such a bill, which would extend government funding through September 30th to buy more time on a full-year spending plan. The stopgap does […]
Read More“Litigation Threats by Unit Owner Unsettling” – News-Press
Q: How can condominium associations handle a unit owner who frequently threatens lawsuits against the association and its board members, especially when these actions seem frivolous and disrupt our ability to manage the community? (S.M., via e-mail) A: Florida’s courts have called condominium associations “democratic sub-societies.” Democracy is messy. While many issues can become controversial, […]
Read MoreBecker Awarded FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Award for 11th Consecutive Year
For the 11th consecutive year, Becker has earned a Diamond Level Readers’ Choice Award from the Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ). The FLCAJ announced its annual Readers’ Choice Award winners in the March 2025 issue of the magazine. The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is a unique recognition program that shines a spotlight on the positive and […]
Read More“Hoarding in Community Associations” – FLCAJ Magazine
Community association managers and board members often find themselves dealing with the mental illness of a resident, especially if the resident has no family members nearby. Florida sometimes becomes a place where families leave other family members and ignore them. By default, community associations are forced to deal with the situation. It is a fine […]
Read MoreBecker & Miami Law Welcome Horacio Gutierrez as Keynote Speaker for the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series
March 6, 2025 – Miami, FL — Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, is pleased to announce that Horacio Gutierrez, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at The Walt Disney Company will serve as the next keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary […]
Read MoreVincenzo Mogavero Joins Becker’s Management Committee
Ft Lauderdale, FL – March 1, 2025 –Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that Shareholder and Chief Business Officer Vincenzo Mogavero has been appointed to Becker’s Management Committee. Vincenzo is an experienced litigator with a specialty in Construction Law. He has significant […]
Read MoreCALL ALERT: Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Kicks Off: What’s Next for Community Associations?
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session begins today, March 4th, and once again, lawmakers are considering a slate of bills that could significantly impact the millions of Floridians living in shared ownership communities. The effects of the sweeping statutory changes enacted in response to the Champlain Towers South tragedy in 2021 are still unfolding, with media […]
Read MoreWomen’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Mabel Alamina
In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women attorneys and lobbyists whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. Mabel Alamina […]
Read More“Condominium ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ Explained” – News-Press
Q: What is “ADR?” Our condominium association is currently involved in a legal dispute and has been told we “have to go through ADR” before we can go to court.” (J.D., via e-mail) A: “ADR” is an acronym used for alternative dispute resolution. The two prevailing forms of ADR are arbitration and mediation. In arbitration, […]
Read MoreCommunity Update – February 2025
With spring around the corner, we’re reminded that this is a time of growth and change. This issue of CUP offers practical guidance on how your association can move forward in the new season. Our featured articles explore various topics, such as voting terminology, understanding the new laws for board members, and adopting rules and […]
Read MoreYes, Estoppel Letters are Addressed by Statute
With so many other subjects related to condominium and homeowners’ associations consuming so much bandwidth these days, it was not surprising to learn that a community association client of mine was not aware that the Florida Statutes address in detail association estoppel letters. If your association’s board or directors or property manager has been completing […]
Read MoreHoarding in Community Associations
Community association managers and board members often find themselves dealing with the mental illness of a resident; especially if the resident has no family members willing to help. Hoarding has especially grown in prevalence in community associations. Many associations find themselves wondering how to deal with a hoarder or suspected hoarder.
Read MoreNow Is the Time to Adopt Hurricane Protection Specifications
In a few short months, the 2025 hurricane season will be upon us, and it is important to start planning ahead. For many years, the Condominium Act provided that each board of a residential condominium was required to adopt hurricane “shutter” specifications including color, style, and other factors deemed relevant by the board. The Homeowners’ […]
Read MoreDiving Into the Developers’ Mindset with Becker’s Jennifer Bales Drake
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Have you ever wondered about the where, why, what and when questions that developers ask themselves before deciding on their new construction projects? Then this episode of Take It To The Board, is for you. Join us as host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Jennifer Bales Drake, […]
Read More“Rules and Regulation” – FCAP Managers Report
Most condominium, cooperative and homeowner association documents provide the Association with the power to adopt (or you may see the term “promulgate”) rules and regulations. This article will discuss some of the various trips and traps for you to avoid regarding same. The first thing to look for is whether the power is to adopt rules […]
Read More“Information Is Key” – FLCAJ Magazine
It can be difficult to keep up with the seemingly never-ending stream of information nowadays. This is especially true if you are joining your condominium’s board of directors for the first time. Given all the new laws and new requirements that have been brought about these last few years with amendments to the laws governing condominiums and […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 24
Congress Reconciles The House and the Senate both return to Washington this week as House lawmakers are set to advance their version of budget reconciliation containing all of President Trump’s immigration, defense, and tax priorities into a single bill – a departure from the Senate’s two-track strategy delaying tax provisions to later this year. The […]
Read More“Condo Voting Terminology Explained” – News-Press
Q: Can you provide clarification on what constitutes a “quorum” of condominium unit owners. We sometimes struggle to distinguish between a majority of owners and a quorum. Could you explain how voting interests relate to quorum requirements? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Although the terms are often used loosely, even by attorneys, it is important to […]
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