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Condominium Associations Can Borrow Money

05.28.2019

Q: My condominium association board recently said it is considering replacing all of the roofs on our buildings and taking out a big loan pay for it. Don’t unit owners have to vote on this? (M.M, via e-mail) A: The Florida Condominium Act does not specifically address the authority of an […]

“By the Numbers: Lobbyists Bring in Cash,” News Service Florida

05.28.2019

As reported by News Service Florida, “During the first quarter of the year, companies, local governments and other clients paid an estimated $37.4 million to lobbying firms for legislative work, according to state numbers.” Becker reported compensation between $500,000 to $999,999, placing the firm in the second highest category by […]

Becker’s Spotlight: Consumers First Act

05.24.2019

  Consumers First Act On Wednesday, the House passed HR 1500, the Consumers First Act, by a 231-191 vote strictly along party lines. The bill is House Democrats most significant effort to date aimed at reversing or mitigating the impact of the substantial changes made by the Trump Administration to […]