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A Primer on Mixed-Use Communities and Condo Hotels with Becker Attorney Allison Hertz

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Living in mixed-use communities and condo hotels offers certain conveniences but can also pose unique challenges that require careful consideration. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger teams up with Becker attorney Allison Hertz to explore the dynamics of […]

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Community Update – December 2024

The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities, exciting projects, and a chance to reflect on our collective achievements. In this issue, we look back at the year’s most popular reads and share helpful tips on Florida’s condo deadline. We also pass the torch to new CUP editors, Yeline Goin and Joseph Arena. Don’t […]

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Florida’s Condo Deadline: Allison Hertz Discusses Compliance in CBS12 News Interview

By December 31, 2024, Florida condo boards must complete structural integrity inspections and financial reserve studies as required by new safety laws following the Surfside tragedy. Allison L. Hertz, a shareholder in Becker’s Community Association Practice, spoke with the CBS12 News Investigative Team to discuss the final stretch to the deadline. She estimates at least 80-90% […]

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Community Update – October 2024

This issue of CUP highlights a range of timely topics for board members and managers. Whether you’re preparing for budget season, considering amending election terms, or navigating disaster recovery and insurance claims, we’ve got something for you. Don’t miss our recent webinar explaining the Corporate Transparency Act and the mandatory reporting requirements for all community associations! Also featured this month […]

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Webinar: Corporate Transparency Act: Mandatory Reporting for Community Associations Due by January 1, 2025

 Disclaimer:The information contained on and within this website DOES NOT constitute legal advice, general or specific, for you or your association. The information provided in this webinar may be subject to change due to post taping legislation and/or caselaw. Please check with your Becker attorney to confirm the continued accuracy of the information contained […]

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2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Becker Attorneys

The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 39 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Joseph Adams was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for his specialty and location. Adams has focused […]

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Community Update – June 2024

June means the start of Hurricane season in Florida and while we always hope for a quiet year, it’s important that your community is prepared. Check out Becker’s Hurricane Guide for helpful tips before, during, and after the storm. This issue of CUP also features common questions on violation notices, a bird’s eye view of […]

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Community Update – April 2024

In this edition of the Community Update, we address estoppel certificates, video cameras for surveillance, and the pending new laws from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session. We also welcome our newest Shareholder, Allison L. Hertz, and celebrate $120,000 raised for Pancreatic Cancer. Don’t miss our featured podcast episode that discusses crafting and protecting your community’s […]

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Becker Welcomes Allison L. Hertz as Community Association Shareholder

April 26, 2024 – West Palm Beach, FL – Becker, a leading multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the United States, is pleased to welcome Allison L. Hertz as a shareholder in the firm’s Community Association practice group. She will be based in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Ms. […]

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