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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of December 16, 2019

12.16.2019

The House The House formally returns on Tuesday with a full plate ahead of what is expected to be the final legislative work week of 2019. On the impeachment front, the House Rules Committee is expected to meet on Tuesday to set the guidelines for floor debate on Articles of […]

“FINRA Set To Revise Code of Arbitration Procedure To Preclude Non-Attorneys From Representing Parties in Arbitration Cases” – New York Law Journal

12.16.2019

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which regulates brokerage firms and their associated persons in the United States, also sponsors the largest forum for securities dispute resolution in the country. A majority of brokerage firms today require their customers to enter into an agreement which, among other things, requires that […]

“Should Extra Ballots be Counted?” – Naples Daily News

12.16.2019

Q: My condominium association recently held its annual meeting and the election was quite close.  Only one vote separated the candidates for the last open director position.  The candidate that lost the election by one vote requested to review all the election materials, including the ballots.  He determined that three […]

Defending Sea Turtle Lighting Code Enforcement Actions

12.16.2019

Have you or your community association been faced with code enforcement violations related to sea turtle lighting? Even the best intentioned can be faced with such an issue in a coastal community. Kathleen O. Berkey, B.C.S., AICP, a Becker land use and community association attorney and certified land planner who […]

“HOA Rule Amendments Must be Recorded” – News-Press

12.15.2019

Q: Could you please tell me when the State passed legislation to require HOA’s to record its rules and regulations? (T.D., via e-mail) A: As of July 1, 2018, homeowners’ associations are required to record amendments to their rules and regulations. The recording requirement is the result of an amendment […]