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“HB 1203—Changes to the Homeowners’ Association Act” – Florida Community Association Journal

07.25.2024
Yeline Goin

It seems that every year we can count on the Florida legislature making additional changes to the Homeowners’ Association Act (“HOA Act”), and the 2024 legislative session was no different. One of the HOA bills adopted by the legislature is HB 1203. The bill was formally sent to the governor […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 22

07.22.2024
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Shakeup in Washington Lawmakers return to a seismically different Washington this week with President Joe Biden announcing that he will end his reelection campaign and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him, just one month shy of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago where the party will select its […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“2024 Legislative Review Continues” – News-Press

07.21.2024
Joseph E. Adams

Today’s column is the third installment of our review of 2024 legislation affecting Florida community associations. The first two pieces dealt with changes to the condominium statutes, as will today’s review. Electronic Voting: In a seemingly minor but potentially substantial change, the law now provides that if the board authorizes […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

A Board Members’ Guide to Unexpected Issues – Your Questions Answered

07.17.2024
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Navigating the complexities of community association governance is increasingly challenging due to evolving laws, heightened personal liability for board members, and onerous regulation including the personal information required of volunteer board members under the controversial Corporate Transparency Act. In […]

Areas of Focus: Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Yolanda Cash Jackson Awarded Outstanding Minority Partner at a Majority Firm by National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division

07.16.2024
Yolanda Cash Jackson

Becker is thrilled to announce that shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson has been named “Outstanding Minority Partner at a Majority Firm” by the National Bar Association (NBA) Women Lawyers Division. This prestigious award exemplifies her numerous accomplishments in the community, the state of Florida, and the legal field. Ms. Jackson accepted […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying