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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 17, 2021

05.18.2021
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House Last week, the House Republican Conference removed Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her leadership post. Rep. Cheney was replaced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY). This week, the House is expected to establish a commission on the January 6 attack on the Capitol and to vote on a supplemental […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Community Association Q&A: Can We Hold a Special Election?” – Naples Daily News

05.18.2021
David G. Muller

Q: A director on my condominium association board resigned. The remaining directors can’t agree on who should fill the vacancy. Can we hold a special election and let the owners decide? T.B. A: Yes. Most condominium documents allow the remaining directors to fill a vacancy on the board. Typically, the […]

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

“Common Interest Is Broader Than You May Think” – Daily Business Review

05.17.2021
Allen M. Levine

Generally speaking, private conversations between an attorney and client are privileged and their contents cannot be discovered. The same is true with respect to an attorney’s work product and his mental thoughts and impressions. These privileges are so engrained in the law that Florida has codified them at Florida Statute […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

“Becoming “55 and Over Condo” Requires Several Steps” – News-Press

05.17.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our condominium association is considering converting into a “55 and older” community. Is it true that 80% of our units must vote “yes” to effectuate this change? (D.J., via e-mail) A: No. The federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, as amended by the Housing for Older Persons Act, […]

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