Conducting board meetings under the new law, effective July 1, 2025, is a bit more cumbersome, can be confusing, and frankly not quite clear in all respects, especially in regard to video meetings and requirements for same. I will start with the basics, which have not changed too much, and then […]
The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal field, has honored 43 Becker attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. We are especially proud to celebrate four shareholders—Donna DiMaggio Berger, Bernard Friedman, Sanjay Kurian, and Lee Weintraub—who were […]
The 2025 Legislative Session introduced impactful changes for community associations, emphasizing structural safety, financial transparency, and board accountability amid ongoing market, legal, and regulatory pressures. This issue explores key updates in Joseph E. Adams’ annual legislative review, Howard J. Perl’s FCAP column, and the featured CUP article by Bryony G. […]
Last year I wrote in this column about changes in the law with a profound effect on community associations in Florida. Well, the Times They Are a Changing, again. As in almost every year the last 3 to 4 years, the Florida Legislature attempted to pass legislation to correct the prior […]
As summer approaches, community associations should focus on a few key actions to keep their neighborhoods safe, attractive, and well-managed. From hurricane preparedness and immigration enforcement, to exploring the integration of artificial intelligence, this issue of CUP has something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss the 100th episode milestone of Take […]
