On Monday, March 30, Broward County issued Executive Order 20-04 (effective Tuesday, March 31) to clarify the types of real estate sales and real property title services that are allowed to occur in-person as opposed to remotely or electronically. Per Executive Order 20-04, in-person appraisals, inspections, surveys, or other in person […]
Despite efforts to contain the spread, the COVID-19 virus is already wreaking havoc on personal life and business dealings here in Florida. But are there legal ramifications for a community association that has a pending construction or renovation contract currently underway? Will the contractor be able to delay the completion […]
Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA
March 31, 2020 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — In an important case for designers, artists, and intellectual property owners whose brands are being infringed or counterfeited over the internet, Becker’s Kevin Markow and Gary Rosen won a default final judgment and permanent injunction on behalf of famous lighting and interior […]
On March 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida. On March 13, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, declared a national emergency. Numerous units of state and local government around the nation have enacted similar proclamations and have implemented […]
Washington Update: March 27
03.27.2020
We are happy to report that President Trump has signed the Phase 3 bill of the federal governments coronavirus pandemic response. With Congress’s role in Phase 3 finally concluded, attention in both chambers will now turn to Phase 4, which is expected to be a House-driven effort. Speaker Nancy Pelosi […]
