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“Symbols of Change,” Common Ground Magazine

05.06.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Written by Mike Ramsey. Cultural clashes and potential fair housing disputes, including fights over the Confederate flag, are impacting the inclusive and supportive mission of communities. Most community associations may never see a Confederate flag in their midst, but legal experts say it behooves all leaders to think preemptively about […]

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

Becker Named Top-Performing Lobbying Firm by Bloomberg Government for Second Year

05.05.2021
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Becker is proud to announce that the firm, once again, has been named to Bloomberg Government’s list of Top-Performing Lobbying Firms. Lobbying hit an all-time high in 2020, emphasizing the importance of the influence industry during the economic uncertainty created by the global pandemic. Out of the 2,095 registered lobbying […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

BECKER UPDATE: 2021 Florida Legislative Session Wrap Up, Week #9

05.04.2021
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

HEADLINES Sine Die. The Florida Legislature adjourned on Friday, April 30th around 2:40 pm. The 2021 regular session presented some extraordinary challenges to all who participated in the legislative process. As this COVID-19 Session comes to an end, the following business was conducted: 3,140 Bills and Proposed Committee Bills (PCBs) […]

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

“Does New Law SB 72 Protect Community Associations From COVID-19 Claims?” – Daily Business Review

05.03.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 72 into law on March 29. For some time, volunteer community association boards, their managers, and professional advisers have worried that private residential communities might be subject to potential claims related to how the board managed (or in some cases, mismanaged) the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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

“Know When To Call Your Professional” – FCAP Managers Report

05.03.2021
Howard J. Perl

What a year. Because of COVID-19 issues, associations have dealt with owners working from home, children remote learning, contractor issues, common area issues, the pool, the gym, the visitors, the cleaning, the quarantine, the masks, and so on. Quite a year indeed. Many associations have spent more time speaking with […]

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