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Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 9, April 28 – May 5, 2025

05.05.2025
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerLance H. LozanoNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

Hot Topics “2025 Legislative Session Extended and Budget” On Friday, May 2, both chambers announced that the 2025 Legislative Session has been extended to Friday, June 6, 2025. During this time, the Legislature may only consider the General Appropriations Act, implementing bills, and conforming bills. All other bills are indefinitely […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 5

05.05.2025
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Congress Pivots to Summer Agenda The House and Senate return to Washington this week following President Trump’s release of his FY26 budget request last Friday, which largely calls for non-defense spending cuts while boosting defense and homeland security funding. Members have already begun soliciting local appropriations requests for the FY26 […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Eight Community Association and Litigation Attorneys Join Becker, Expanding Condo, Co-Op & HOA Practice in Tampa

05.05.2025
Sean P. BevilJonathan J. EllisWilliam W. HuffmanSara S. JawadColleen R. McInerneyClinton S. MorrellKathleen G. ReresJessica S. Sheikhet

May 5, 2025 – Tampa, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that eight community association and litigation lawyers will join the firm in Tampa from Shumaker, significantly strengthening the firm’s Condo, Co-Op & HOA Practice […]

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

“HOA Material Alteration Procedures Questioned” – News-Press

05.04.2025
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our HOA has been searching for information regarding the percentage required for votes to make changes to common areas when the covenants are silent. Our documents require a two-thirds vote of members for amendments to governing documents, but nothing is said about changes to the common areas. Florida Statute […]

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

Becker’s Michael Burwick Champions Innovative Tax Strategy to Ease Farmers’ Financial Burdens in Ambrook Research Article

05.01.2025
Michael J. Burwick

In a recent Ambrook Research article, Becker’s Michael Burwick is recognized for applying his deep expertise in tax law to help farmers access a powerful yet underutilized tax deferral strategy. By adapting a tool traditionally used by large corporations, he’s creating opportunities for agricultural producers to better manage their finances […]

Areas of Focus: General Corporate