Disclosure Requirements for Corporate Entities – Are You Ready? On January 1, 2021 Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The purpose of the CTA is to create a clear standard for incorporation practices throughout the United States for both domestic entities and foreign entities registered to conduct business in […]
Purchasing a new townhome, condominium or single-family home in Central Florida is an exciting milestone, but construction defects can quickly turn that dream into a nightmare. At Becker, our construction attorneys specialize in representing homeowners and homeowner’s associations facing construction defects, offering expert legal guidance and advocacy. In this article, […]
The 2024 Legislative Session begins this week, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and promises to bring sweeping changes to community association operations throughout Florida. Today’s CALL Alert provides our clients with an update on the bills filed to date, and lets you know which ones we are watching closely as […]
The House: The House returns this week to continue discussions on the looming January 19th deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) have negotiated an agreement on the top-line spending levels for the current fiscal, reducing the likelihood of […]
Q: Can the board of a homeowners’ association hold “Zoom only” meetings and not permit Owners to attend? (M.M., via e-mail) A: Subject to certain exceptions, I do not believe a board can circumvent the “sunshine laws” by using “remote only” meetings. There are exceptions in the law which permit […]
