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Florida Senate Bill 506 (2026): Code Enforcement Body Camera Recordings and Public Records Law

06.02.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Florida Senate Bill 506 (SB 506), enacted during the 2026 legislative session, addresses public access to body camera recordings created by local government code inspectors. Signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter No. 2026‑49), the bill takes effect July 1, 2026. SB 506 was introduced to balance two competing […]

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

Jon Polenberg Examines the AI Hiring Lawsuit That Could Redefine Liability for Software Developers

06.02.2026
Jon Polenberg

In a recent opinion article for TechTarget, Jon Polenberg, a shareholder and Vice Chair of Becker’s Business Litigation Practice Group, explores a closely watched lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for the future of artificial intelligence in the workplace. In The Legal Mistake Courts Should Avoid in Eightfold AI Lawsuit, […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of June 1

06.01.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Another Chance for Reconciliation Congress returns to Washington as GOP leaders prepare for another opportunity to advance a reconciliation package focused on immigration enforcement. This week, the House of Representatives is expected to take up the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Senate Bill 7026 (2026): Protecting Trade Secrets in Florida’s Public Records Framework

06.01.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Senate Bill 7026, enacted during Florida’s 2026 legislative session and signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter 2026‑52), represents a significant update to the state’s public records laws. The bill focuses on the treatment of trade secrets held by government agencies and reflects the Legislature’s ongoing balancing of transparency […]

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

Community Update – May 2026

05.31.2026
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffYeline GoinRayaan A. HossainMichelle H. KaiserJoseph MarkovichJon PolenbergJay RobertsGabrielle O. SliwkaJonathan R. Zim

As summer approaches, community associations should prioritize proactive maintenance, emergency preparedness, and effective operational planning. From hurricane readiness and managing conflict within communities to understanding insurance obligations for HOAs, this issue of CUP offers something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss Becker’s featured podcast on managing not just your day, but...

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