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“Hurricane Window Protection Policies & Local Regulations” – CAI Community Voice

09.21.2021
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

In the wake of Tropical Storm/Category 1 Hurricane Elsa, and with September being National Preparedness Month, hurricane preparations are top of mind for many owners and associations, as are considerations for how long hurricane shutters, plywood, or other protective window coverings should remain in place following an active threat of […]

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

“I’m Sticking with Zoom for Mediation” – Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin

09.20.2021

Zoom mediation was thrust upon us last year. At first, the technology was intimidating. I was skeptical about people being in different locations. Some have a concern that remote participation impacts the physical pressure and motivation to settle cases. In my experience, forcing people to travel, find parking, and sit […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Public, Private Partnerships (P3)

“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VII” – News-Press

09.20.2021
Joseph E. Adams

This week continues our review of the 2021 legislative changes, continuing the discussion of the amendments in Senate Bill 630 to Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act. These changes took effect July 1, 2021. Notice to Owners The previous version of Section 720.306(1)(g) of the […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 13, 2021

09.15.2021
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House This week, House Committees will markup their portions of congressional Democrats’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which Members hope to pass by the end of September. Those Committees are: Agriculture, Energy & Commerce, Financial Services, Judiciary, Veterans’ Affairs, Homeland Security, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Ways & Means. Because Democrats...

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Digital Disruption: A Practicum on the Importance of Electronic Discovery” – New Jersey Law Journal

09.14.2021
Vincenzo M. Mogavero

Over the past year and a half, as our judiciary and members of the bar have risen to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19, the adoption of technology has increased exponentially. For many of us, that has translated to zoom or telephonic court appearances and hearings, and in our experience, […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation