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October 30, 2024 – Washington, D.C.— Becker is pleased to announce that Omar Franco has been recognized as a Top 2024 Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). This prestigious honor is awarded to industry professionals who have achieved notable legislative successes, demonstrated innovation, earned the respect of their […]

For those of you who own a condominium unit in a high-rise building, you are keenly aware of the many changes through the years to the fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings. The Condominium Act, in Section 718.112(2)(n), Florida Statutes, currently states that all high-rise buildings had to retrofit with […]

Florida lawmakers revised Chapter 718, Florida’s Condominium Act, once again following the 2024 Legislative Session through House Bill 1021, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and became effective July 1, 2024.  One of the most surprising revisions to some, was the addition of criminal penalties for certain conduct in violation […]

Whether you are a member of a condominium association or homeowners’ association, the respective statutes require the owners and the association to engage in alternative dispute resolution for certain disputes before a complaint is filed in court.  The two types of alternative dispute resolution recognized by the Condominium Act and […]

New York, NY — October 28, 2024 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the U.S., is pleased to announce its role as legal counsel to Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: FSHP) in its recent merger agreement with Great Rich Technologies Limited (KOSDAQ: 900290, […]