In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Priscilla Bonsu is an attorney in our New York, NY office. She focuses her practice on corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and a broad range of business transactions—both […]
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Becker’s Chief Strategy Officer, Vincenzo Mogavero, Named NJBiz Leaders in Law Honoree
Becker proudly announces that Vincenzo Mogavero, the Firm’s Chief Strategy Officer, has been named an honoree for NJBiz’s 2024 Leaders in Law Award. The Leaders in Law awards program recognizes legal professionals – including lawyers and general counsels – whose dedication to their profession and communities is exceptional. Honorees were selected by a panel of […]
Read MoreWebinar: MyCommunitySite.com Live Demo
Is this website solution right for your community? Tune in for this software demo of MyCommunitySite.com – a turnkey website solution and document management system specifically created for condos and HOAs. You’ll see how quick and easy it is to create a website for your association. Whether or not you need to be compliant […]
Read MoreBecker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Amanda Wood
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Amanda Wood is a Senior Federal Advocacy Director in our Washington, DC office. She spends her days in our nation’s capital representing municipal, corporate, and nonprofit clients […]
Read MoreUPDATE: Dryer Vent Regulations Are Being Enforced by the Local Fire Safety Officials
Hopefully, everyone is aware that most Associations’ insurance Companies have been recommending/requiring regular dryer vent cleaning and/or repair (usually every two (2) or three (3) years). Many associations have adopted Resolutions that govern when Owners must perform cleanings and inspection and engage professionals to make needed repairs to the dryer vents to prevent fire hazards. […]
Read MoreBecker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Kaylin Martinelli
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Kaylin Martinelli is an attorney in our Orlando office. She focuses her practice on Construction Law & Litigation, with an emphasis on construction defect litigation. Q: Explain your […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 18
Another Shutdown Showdown Lawmakers return to Washington this week ahead of another potential government shutdown on Friday for roughly three-quarters of the federal government. The deadline is the second out of the two-tiered government funding stopgap Congress passed in recent weeks, splitting funding deadlines into two dates for different portions of the federal government. Congress […]
Read More“Candidates May Vote For Themselves” – News-Press
Q: My condominium association has a five-member board of directors. At our upcoming annual meeting, there will not need to be an election as there are three open seats and three candidates. However, the question has arisen as to how to conduct the organizational meeting to be held following the annual meeting where the board […]
Read MoreBecker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Mary Hawk
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Mary Hawk is a shareholder in our Bradenton, FL office. She focuses her practice in the areas of general representation and dispute resolution for condominium, homeowner, cooperative, […]
Read MoreBecker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 9
Becker’s End of Session Spotlight Welcome to Becker’s End of Session Spotlight! As your trusted lobbyists we are proud to provide you with the latest developments in politics and policy in Tallahassee. As the 2024 Legislative Session comes to a close, here is what happened in Tallahassee during Week 9 (March 4 – March 8). Headliners […]
Read MoreUnderstanding How to Handle your Association’s Insurance Claim with Public Insurance Adjuster Ken Shriberg
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Various types of casualty events, including fires, floods, explosions, windstorms, and even the unavoidable burst water pipe, will likely occur at some point in your community’s lifespan which means your board will have to submit an insurance claim. That process can make your association […]
Read MoreBecker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet LaToya Sheals
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. LaToya Sheals is a Senior Government Relations Consultant in Becker’s Government and Lobbying Practice. She has extensive experience in investigating and analyzing legislation and developing public policy […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 11
Government Still Open The House and Senate return to a fully-open Washington, D.C. after lawmakers passed a final appropriations bill fully funding departments set to shut down last Friday – including the Departments of Transportation, Justice, and Commerce – thus ending a drawn-out appropriations process that kicked off this time last year. Members have one […]
Read More“HOA ‘3 Minute Rule’ Questioned” – News-Press
Q: Our homeowners’ association board only lets residents speak at board meetings after taking a vote. They can only speak for 3 minutes in total. My understanding is that the residents should be able to speak before the vote, and they can speak for 3 minutes per item on the agenda. What is the rule […]
Read MoreBecker’s James Mahon & Catelyn Stark Contribute Chapter to International Comparative Legal Guide
James Mahon and Catelyn Stark of Becker’s New Jersey Litigation Team contributed a chapter entitled “Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations USA 2024” to the recently published International Comparative Legal Guide (ILCG). The chapter covers common issues in employment and labor laws and regulations – terms and conditions of employment, employee representation and industrial relations, […]
Read MoreIRS Proposal on Monetized Installment Sales Casts Too Wide a Net — Bloomberg Tax
Becker shareholder Michael Burwick authored the following insights to Bloomberg Tax about why potential complications of proposed IRS regulations on installment sales would require certain advisers to file disclosures. The IRS’s proposed regulations on monetized installment sale transactions are broad enough to implicate ethical transactions in its aim to capture abusive ones. The final regulations […]
Read MoreBecker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Jamie Dokovna
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Jamie Dokovna is a shareholder in our West Palm Beach, FL office. She focuses her practice on business litigation, with an emphasis on employment law and commercial […]
Read MoreBecker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 8, February 26 – March 1, 2024
50th Day Rule and Budget Conferences Tuesday, February 26, marked the 50th day of the 2024 Legislative Session. With 1,954 bills filed, 30 bills have passed and are awaiting presentation to the Governor. Currently, two bills have been presented to the Governor and six total bills have been signed into law. Tuesday, February 26, also […]
Read MoreBecker Secures Six-Figure Arbitration Victory Against National Homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for Construction Defects
Becker’s New Jersey Litigation Team, led by James Mahon and Catelyn Stark, with support from Vincenzo Mogavero and Martin Cabalar, secured a six-figure victory against national homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. for construction defects. The clients experienced construction defects in their new home located in the Reserve at Franklin Lakes, in Bergen County. Problems included pervasive […]
Read MoreBecker Awarded FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Award for 10th Consecutive Year
For the 10th consecutive year, Becker has earned a Diamond Level Readers’ Choice Award from the Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ). The FLCAJ announced its annual Readers’ Choice Award winners in the March 2024 issue of the magazine. The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is a unique recognition program that shines a spotlight on the positive […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 4
Shutdown Averted(?) Lawmakers from both Chambers return to Washington this week after passing another extension of short-term “laddered” government funding to March 8th and 22nd, all before reaching a final agreement on FY24 appropriations for those bills falling under the new March 8th deadline. Over the weekend, Members released the text of a partial appropriations […]
Read More“Owner Questions Board’s Contracting Authority” – News-Press
Q: Recently, my condominium association authorized a major construction project. The contract for the work is several million dollars in value. The board of directors voted to move forward with their preferred contractor and authorize the president to sign. Isn’t this the type of contract that must be voted on by the owners? (O.V., via […]
Read More“Pending New Laws” – FCAP Managers Report
The 2024 Florida Legislative Session ended Friday, March 8th, and it was one of the busiest sessions in memory in terms of producing new community association legislation. Please remember that these bills do not become law until they have been sent to the Governor who then has fifteen (15) days to sign a bill, veto […]
Read MoreCommunity Update – February 2024
This issue of CUP features a helpful guide for board members, information on new term limits, and tips to save money on your property taxes. Don’t miss our featured podcast episode, “Navigating Defamation Lawsuits and Non-Compete Clauses!” Employers are relying more and more on independent contractors instead of employees. While using independent contractors can have […]
Read MoreInvolved Versus Committed: Does My Community Association Need a Social Media Policy?
Across the green from Becker’s Morristown office is a delightful restaurant named “The Committed Pig.” When you walk in the door, a sign on the wall explains the restaurant’s interesting moniker: the best way to describe the difference between involvement and commitment is “bacon & eggs” the chicken is involved, but the pig is committed […]
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