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CALL ALERT: DeSantis Must Veto SB 360 – Proposed Law Contradicts New Safety Standards and Places Financial Burden on Homeowners

04.05.2023
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Last year, the Florida Legislature passed SB 4-D with the stated purpose of safeguarding the millions of Floridians living in older multifamily buildings. Known as the Condo Safety Law, SB 4-D requires periodic engineering inspections for buildings three stories and higher and mandates that associations reserve funds to pay for […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL)

“Is Private Judging Another Solution to Florida’s Court Backlog?” – Daily Business Review

04.05.2023
Jon Polenberg

Becker Shareholder Jon Polenberg was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “Is Private Judging Another Solution to Florida’s Court Backlog?” To read the full article, please click here. Jon is a senior trial lawyer for Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., who regularly represents clients for their matters proceeding in state court, federal […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 4, March 27-31, 2023

04.04.2023
Ellyn S. BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody Rogers

Universal Voucher Bill HB 1 – Education- Representative Kaylee Tuck SB 202 – Education- Senator Corey Simon Week 4 of the 2023 Legislative Session began with the signing of HB 1 by Representative Tuck, a comprehensive education bill expanding the eligibility for school choice. On Monday, March 27th Governor DeSantis […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker & Miami Law Welcome Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel to the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series

04.04.2023
Gary C. RosenAlan Becker (1946-2020)Gary Poliakoff (1944-2014)

April 4, 2023 – Miami, FL — Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, is pleased to announce that Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel will be the next keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in […]

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

Community Update – March 2023

04.03.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanKaylin MartinelliHoward J. PerlMarty PlattsJay Roberts

This month, we shine a spotlight on potential issues for community associations. From developer turnover to litigation to new laws regarding emotional support animals, we provide practical guidance to help steer you and your community in the right direction. Holding political events are afforded a limited degree of protection under […]

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