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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of November 18

11.18.2024
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Lame Duck Session Continues Lawmakers return to Washington this week for the final time this month before breaking for the Thanksgiving holiday. In the meantime, Senators will take up judicial nominations while House Members will move through a packed legislative agenda. House bills set for expedited procedures this week include […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“State Regulation of HOA’s Limited” – News-Press

11.17.2024
Joseph E. Adams

Q: What is the “DBPR” and does it have authority over homeowners’ associations? (C.S., via e-mail) A: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is an executive branch state agency in Florida. Its secretary is appointed by the Governor. The DBPR is responsible for licensing and regulating various businesses […]

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

“Called to a Deposition or Court? Here Are a Few Tips” – Florida Planning Magazine

11.15.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

When a planner is called to serve as a witness, it is natural to be anxious. However, keeping in mind these tips and best practices will help you be better prepared and best convey evidence and testimony. Always keep orderly files. Do not wait to be called to a deposition […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of November 11

11.11.2024
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Congress Closes Out 2024 Congress returns to Washington this week following the 2024 election, where Republicans flipped the Senate and the White House and potentially held the House of Representatives depending on yet-to-be-called races. Lawmakers will begin their lame-duck session to pass a series of must-pass legislation and take up […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying