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One of the hallmarks of an effective community association is a board that knows how to engage its members. While the board of directors retains the ultimate authority and fiduciary responsibility for governing the association, committees can be invaluable in assisting the board, increasing owner participation, and bringing specialized knowledge […]

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! The biggest workplace are not always obvious. A ladder with broken rungs poses a risk; an employer with a hidden agenda is a less obvious danger.  In this episode of Take It To The Board, Becker shareholder Jamie B. […]

Charlyn Stanberry Joins Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice Former VP of Government Relations at National Association of Broadcasters .Washington, DC., September 1, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that public policy and advocacy professional Charlyn Stanberry has joined the […]

Boards of directors of Florida community associations have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their communities. While this responsibility is often associated with budgeting, maintenance, and legal compliance, one area of a board’s responsibilities that often receives less attention is effective communication with the membership, an […]

House Returns from August Recess The House of Representatives is back from August recess today as the homestretch before Election Day begins. The Senate won’t return until September 14th. The House is expected to consider a Senate-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through December 11th, aiming to avoid […]