On September 1, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S-2368/A-4836), which enables owners and renters to install small, “plug-in” solar panels that can fit on a balcony, patio, porch, or other space. According to media reports regarding the legislation, these solar panels are […]
Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]
David G. Muller Appointed Chair; Donna DiMaggio Berger to Serve as Vice Chair; Kenneth S. Direktor Named Chair Emeritus Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Sept 22, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce a planned, strategic leadership transition within its […]
Senate’s Midterm Push The Senate returns to Washington for what could be its final working week before the midterm elections. The House of Representatives has already departed for the October recess and won’t reconvene until November. At the top of the Senate’s agenda is the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan […]
Q: I was recently fined by my homeowners’ association for violating the entry gate procedures. The hearing for the fine occurred more than thirty (30) days after the alleged event. I raised the issue of curing the violation as permitted by the statute and the committee stated that this type […]
