Q: My homeowners’ association board has voted on topics that were not posted on the agenda; therefore, homeowners did not know they would be voting on these items. Is this legal? (G.P., via e-mail) A: In condominiums, a board may not take action on any item at a board meeting […]
Becker is thrilled to announce New Jersey Office Managing Shareholder Arnold Calabrese is a recipient of the Legal Services of New Jersey Equal Justice Award Medal. Arnold was celebrated for his extraordinary pro bono contributions along with other recipients at the 2022 Equal Justice Awards Reception, which took place on […]
It is no secret that with the influx of new residents who moved to South Florida during the pandemic, landlords have drastically increased rents – in some instances close to 50 percent from the prior year. This has created what Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Cava deemed an “Housing Affordability Crisis.” […]
The House The House has a busy week ahead with a number of hearings, markups, and floor votes scheduled. First, six of the 12 House appropriation subcommittees will mark up their respective annual funding bills. These subcommittees include Defense, Legislative Branch, Military Construction-VA, Agriculture-FDA, Homeland Security, and Financial Services. The […]
After a four-year hiatus, Becker hosted a retreat for professionals at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples in April. The program featured guest speakers Judge Bernice B. Donald, Dr. Ericka Goodwin, a board-certified psychiatrist and bestselling author, and Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Most importantly, the retreat afforded […]
