Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings during business hours, which prevents most owners from attending. Shouldn’t the board be required to hold its […]
On April 23, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida CS/CS/SB 1134 (Chapter 2026-43) into law effective January 1, 2027, addressing official actions of local governments, primarily concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Key provisions include: Prohibiting counties and municipalities from Funding or promoting DEI programs or initiatives; and Taking any official action...
Becker’s Steven S. Anderson Featured in Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker: Paper Bags and Paper Wars
WHAT HAPPENED It started with a simple rule: condo unit-owners at 100 West 93rd Street, at the corner of Columbus Avenue and West 93rd Street, could not block or obstruct common areas. For nearly two years the board and the commercial unit owner (660 Columbus) had been corresponding about this […]
Becker Named Among Bloomberg Government’s Top 100 Lobbying Firms in 11th Annual Industry Report
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is proud to announce that its federal lobbying practice has been recognized among Bloomberg Government’s Top 100 lobbying firms nationwide, ranking No. 77 in 2025 federal lobbying revenue in the publication’s 11th […]
Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 20
Congress Faces Packed Agenda Congress is back in Washington this week to tackle high-profile items, including an extension of FISA Section 702 and a budget reconciliation effort to fund ICE and CBP. This week, the House of Representatives will turn its attention toward loosening permitting requirements for energy and rural […]