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Becker Signs The Diversity in Government Relations Coalition Industry Pledge

07.02.2021
Omar FrancoPerry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPEllyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesBert GómezYolanda Cash JacksonAlfonso LopezMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsDavid G. MullerLaToya ShealsMark J. StemplerClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Becker is proud to announce that the firm has signed The Diversity in Government Relations Coalition Industry Pledge. The DGR Coalition aspires to foster and strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion among entities that influence local, state, and federal policy through data collection, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. This pledge is […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Owner’s Pot-Bellied Pig Leads To Unusual Discrimination Lawsuit,” Community Association Management Insider

06.29.2021
David G. Muller

An Ohio HOA recently learned the hard way that discrimination lawsuits arising out of pet restrictions aren’t limited to disability-related claims. That’s one lesson from the association’s attempts to remove a pig from its premises; the other is that poorly worded restrictions can backfire. A Pig in a Poke “I’ve […]

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

“Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled?” – Naples Daily News

06.22.2021
David G. Muller

Q: One of the directors on the board at my homeowners’ association needs to be removed. He is very belligerent to his fellow directors and other owners. He also rarely attends meetings and never contributes. What needs to happen under Florida law to get him off the board? C.S. A: […]

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

“Community Association Q&A: Can We Hold a Special Election?” – Naples Daily News

05.18.2021
David G. Muller

Q: A director on my condominium association board resigned. The remaining directors can’t agree on who should fill the vacancy. Can we hold a special election and let the owners decide? T.B. A: Yes. Most condominium documents allow the remaining directors to fill a vacancy on the board. Typically, the […]

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

“Community Association Q&A: Are Videos Official Records?” – Naples Daily News

04.21.2021
David G. Muller

Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera video footage. I submitted my request to the manager in […]

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