Filters

Florida HB 1389 (2026): The Latest Evolution of the Live Local Act

06.30.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Florida continues to refine its approach to addressing the state’s housing affordability challenges. On June 26, 2026, the Governor signed House Bill 1389 (2026), the latest revision to the Live Local Act, into law, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026. With the passage of House Bill 1389, […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

CALL ALERT: HOUSE BILL 797

06.30.2026
Steven H. Mezer

House Bill 797, consisting of 327 pages was signed by Governor Desantis June 25, 2026 to become law July 1, 2026. This is the first significant rewrite of Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Act (“Chapter 617”) in over fifteen years. As of July 1st, 2026, it will now be called the Florida […]

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of June 29

06.29.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

NDAA Week in the House The Senate is out of session this week as House lawmakers return to Washington with hopes of passing the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and National Security-State appropriations bill. The House Rules Committee will meet on Monday to consider three bills, including the NDAA. […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Review of the Outcome of the 2026 Legislative Session” – News-Press

06.28.2026
Joseph E. Adams

The 2026 Legislative Session for Florida concluded earlier this year and did not result in significant changes to the community association statutes, Chapter 718, the Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 719, the Florida Cooperative Act, and Chapter 720, the Homeowners’ Association Act. A number of bills were introduced, but those bills […]

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

Becker Attorneys in Florida Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

06.26.2026
Joseph E. AdamsValeria AngelucciSean P. BevilMartin C. CabalarThomas J. CodeJonathan J. EllisRayaan A. HossainSanjay KurianSteven B. LesserKaylin MartinelliSteven H. MezerClinton S. MorrellJon PolenbergGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafJessica S. SheikhetPaul H. ShurAlyssa WeissJonathan R. Zim

June 26, 2026 – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– Becker is pleased to announce that 18 of the firm’s attorneys in Florida have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 editions of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Rising Stars. The annual Super Lawyers lists recognize outstanding lawyers who have attained a high […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Financial Services, Real Estate, Securities & Corporate Finance