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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 4, 2023

09.04.2023
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Congress Returns from Recess The Senate returns to DC this week from its month-long August recess, with the House to follow next week. Members have a lengthy agenda to attend to in the coming weeks, including passing a government funding package by September 30th to avoid a shutdown. Senate appropriators […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

You May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How

08.30.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Due to Hurricane Idalia, some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Government Law & Lobbying

2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys

08.17.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer L. BiletnikoffThomas J. CodeJude C. CooperSteven M. DavisRosa M. de la CamaraKenneth S. DirektorJennifer Bales DrakeBernie FriedmanMichael C. GóngoraPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyDavid H. RogelGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 34 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Steven B. Lesser, was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Construction Law & Litigation, Financial Services, Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate

Becker Spotlight: Overview of the Current Status of Cryptocurrencies

07.28.2023
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Written by: Jose Molinelli, Legislative Intern Cryptocurrencies and digital assets have been a cause of growing fascination and concern since the emergence of large scale cryptocurrency markets in 2010. The lucrative yet volatile nature of cryptocurrencies have made trading them both an attractive and risky business; however, its growing adoption in commerce […]

Areas of Focus: Federal Lobbying, Government Law & Lobbying

Becker Hosts Lunch for Bahamian Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and Consul General Curt G. Hollingsworth

07.26.2023
Yolanda Cash Jackson

Becker had the distinct honor of hosting an impactful lunch for Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and Consul General Curt Hollingsworth, commemorating 50 years of Bahamian independence. During this momentous event, we celebrated the achievements of trailblazing Bahamians in the United States and paid homage to the enduring legacy of […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying