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JoAnn Nesta Burnett on the Uncertainty Facing Fair Housing Compliance

02.04.2026
JoAnn Nesta Burnett

As federal policy shifts reshape the fair housing landscape, legal clarity has become more important—and more elusive—than ever. In a recent HousingWire article examining HUD’s proposal to roll back longstanding disparate impact guidance, Becker senior attorney JoAnn Nesta Burnett offers critical insight into the uncertainty facing real estate professionals, community […]

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

How Better Business Bureau Tools Can Help Boards Make Safer Hiring Decisions

02.04.2026
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Hiring a contractor shouldn’t feel like a risky gamble—especially when you’re spending association funds and hoping for a great result for your repair or renovation project. On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 2

02.02.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

House Returns to Partial Government Shutdown The House of Representatives returns to Washington this week with hopes of quickly ending a partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. The House Rules Committee will meet on Monday for the first procedural vote on the funding package. If that succeeds, a […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Understanding Rules on Ballots, Proxies and Electronic Submissions” – News-Press

02.01.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I am an owner in a condominium complex in Naples, Florida. I read your recent article about voting by email and I have additional questions about ballots and proxies.  Can ballots and proxies be opened counted in advance of a membership meeting or is an impartial panel required to count […]

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

Becker’s State Lobbying Update – Week 3: January 26th-31st, 2026

01.31.2026
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesNicholas HessingYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerLance H. LozanoLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

Welcome to Becker’s Weekly Spotlight!  As your trusted lobbyists we are proud to provide the latest developments in politics and policy in Tallahassee.  Here is what happened in Tallahassee Week 3 (January 26-31st) of the 2026 Legislative Session. Top Trending Topics President of Senate House and Senate Tackle New Education […]

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