Washington’s influence industry grew to a new high in 2024, with clients turning to lobbying professionals as they sought to shape federal policies. Disclosures required by law – which cover much but not all federal advocacy activity – showed $4.53 billion in spending last year, up from $4.35 billion in […]
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Documenting the condition of your association property has become crucial to comply with new legal requirements as well as to maximize your insurance claims post casualty. Transparency, accessibility, and digital organization also play the critical role of helping to […]
News of a “condo blacklist” is making waves across South Florida, particularly among condo owners. America’s most prominent mortgage firm, Fannie-Mae’s alleged confidential blacklist includes hundreds of Florida condos that are ineligible for mortgage financing. The blacklist is based on issues such as inadequate or insufficient insurance coverage, deferred maintenance […]
April 7, 2025 – Miami, FL – Becker & Poliakoff, in collaboration with the University of Miami School of Law, recently hosted Judge Adalberto Jordan, J.D. ’87, and Judge Kevin Newsom—both of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit—as part of the Alan S. Becker and Gary […]
Hot Topics “Halfway Mark” The Florida Legislature has reached the halfway mark, with 30 days complete and 30 more days to go in the 60-day legislative session. As legislators head into the second half of the 2025 session, only 44 bills have passed in one chamber or the other, with […]
