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Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available

03.20.2020
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once certain States of Emergency are declared for the length of time the declaration is in effect plus an additional six (6) months.  A written request for such an extension must be submitted to […]

Areas of Focus: Land Use & Zoning, Government Law & Lobbying

The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020

03.20.2020
Amanda L. Wood

Yesterday, Senate Republicans introduced their version of the 3rd coronavirus-focused legislative package, The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020. This will mark the start of negotiations, which will take place throughout the weekend with a goal of votes in the House and Senate next week. It is a lot to wade through, […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Florida Accepting Applications for Small Business Emergency Loans

03.18.2020

The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program is accepting applications for all Florida counties statewide per Executive Order 20-52 for businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). With an emergency declaration in place, bars and restaurants closing, and steep drops in sales, small businesses across sectors are facing very […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Corporate, Government Law & Lobbying

A Message From Our Managing Shareholder, Gary C. Rosen

03.17.2020
Gary C. Rosen

Dear Clients and Friends: With the federal government issuing a state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the World Health Organization characterizing the situation as a global pandemic, I’d like to share our promise to you during this unprecedented time: Becker’s Business Continuity Plan Our top priority […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate, Government Law & Lobbying, Public, Private Partnerships (P3), Trusts & Estates

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 16, 2020

03.16.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House The House is in recess this week. Before adjourning for recess late Friday night, the House took legislative action to combat the spread and negative impact of the Coronavirus with the passage of HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Below are some of the bill’s key […]

Areas of Focus: Federal Lobbying, Government Law & Lobbying