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To Rise Above–How Home Elevation Is Changing Flood Protection

03.12.2025

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Flooding is a harsh reality for communities across Florida and the U.S. Rising tides, storm surges, and unpredictable weather have left many searching for solutions beyond sandbags and hope. But what if you could physically lift your home—or even […]

Women’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Jane Cornett

03.11.2025

In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women attorneys and lobbyists whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions […]

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 10

03.10.2025

Shutdown Showdown The government is set to run out of funding this Friday unless lawmakers can pass some sort of funding bill beforehand. Over the weekend, House Republicans released the text of such a bill, which would extend government funding through September 30th to buy more time on a full-year […]

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 1, March 4 – 7, 2025

03.10.2025

Opening Day The 2025 Regular Legislative Session began on Tuesday, March 7, with the House and Senate convening to address their priorities and pass a state budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.  Before the Joint Session and Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address, the President of the Senate […]

“Litigation Threats by Unit Owner Unsettling” – News-Press

03.09.2025

Q: How can condominium associations handle a unit owner who frequently threatens lawsuits against the association and its board members, especially when these actions seem frivolous and disrupt our ability to manage the community? (S.M., via e-mail) A: Florida’s courts have called condominium associations “democratic sub-societies.” Democracy is messy. While […]