The Final Countdown Congress returns for its final working week of the year before breaking for the holidays. In that time, lawmakers are set to pass national defense and water project authorization legislation, along with a short-term government funding bill lasting through March to avoid a shutdown this Friday. House […]
Q: I have a question on people moving into a “55 Plus Park” at age 55 or older. Can I later give the home to a younger relative with children? (G.A., via e-mail) A: The federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which became effective in 1989, prohibits discrimination in the terms […]
In a recent interview with Iberian Lawyer, Omar Franco, Head of Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice and Vice Chair of the Firm’s Government Law and Lobbying Practice, shared his insights on Donald Trump’s ambitious regulatory agenda as the former president prepares for a return to office. Drawing on his extensive experience in government […]
Donna DiMaggio Berger, shareholder and Vice Chair of Becker’s Community Association Practice Group, authored an op-ed for the Sun Sentinel analyzing the transformative challenges and opportunities reshaping Florida’s condominium market. Berger examines the impact of recent legislative changes, including engineering and reserve funding mandates, highlighting the delicate balance between...
As the year draws to a close, Florida Trend Magazine traditionally announces its coveted “Floridian of the Year.” This year, the publication also revisited its 2022 honoree, Becker shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson, to highlight her continued accomplishments. Reflecting on 2024, Jackson described it as a year of “unexpected pleasures,” including a meaningful opportunity […]
