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“Board Authority to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Without a Membership Vote” – News-Press

09.27.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Recently, my condominium association installed two electric vehicle charging stations in unassigned parking spaces. While this was discussed at a series of board meetings, there was no owner vote authorizing the installation. Isn’t this the type of change to the condominium property that must be approved by the members […]

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

Becker Attorneys Attend AABDC’s 25th Anniversary Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala

09.25.2026
Victor J. DiGioiaMichael A. GoldsteinJie Chengying Xiu

Becker’s New York attorneys Jie Chengying Xiu, shareholder; Victor J. DiGioia, Regional Managing Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice; and Michael A. Goldstein, shareholder, attended the Asian American Business Development Center’s 25th Anniversary Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala on September 16, 2026, at Cipriani Wall […]

Areas of Focus: Corporate, International

Becker & Poliakoff Named Among South Florida’s 2026 Top 100 Private Companies by South Florida Business Journal

09.24.2026
Gary C. Rosen

September 24, 2026 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the U.S. and abroad, is proud to announce its recognition as one of South Florida’s Top 100 Private Companies by the South Florida Business Journal. This accolade reflects Becker & […]

New Jersey Authorizes Plug-In Solar Panels in Community Associations

09.23.2026
Tana Bucca

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates: Winter Weather, Droughts, Wildfire Risks, New World Screwworm, and Pasture Mealybug

09.23.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

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 […]

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