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Live Webinar
Friday, July 23, 2010 from 10:00 Am–11:00 PM EDT
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Anatomy of a Disaster Claim
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to gear up for the potential of a disaster claim against your insurance company. Learn what you can do now to prepare a complete and well-documented claim, thereby lessening the worry and ensuring the likelihood of a maximized recovery.

Steven B. Lesser, Esq.	Herbert O. Brock, Jr., Esq.	Rick Slider, P.E.

Join Board Certified Construction Lawyers Steve Lesser, Esq., and Herb Brock, Esq. of Becker & Poliakoff, along with Rick Slider, P.E., of Slider Engineering Group, a firm specializing in structural engineering and forensic investigation, for this live webinar on the Anatomy of a Disaster Claim.

Register below and you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to participate.

http://event.vcallinteraction.com/r.htm?e=226711&s=1&k=023C0E8B69E94BF7A3493AF48E9B32E9

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Live Webinar
Friday, July 23, 2010 from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT
(1:00 PM-2:00 PM CDT)

Anatomy of a Disaster Claim
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to gear up for the potential of a disaster claim against your insurance company. Learn what you can do now to prepare a complete and well-documented claim, thereby lessening the worry and ensuring the likelihood of a maximized recovery.

Steven B. Lesser, Esq.	Herbert O. Brock, Jr., Esq.	Rick Slider, P.E.

Join Board Certified Construction Lawyers Steve Lesser, Esq., and Herb Brock, Esq. of Becker & Poliakoff, along with Rick Slider, P.E., of Slider Engineering Group, a firm specializing in structural engineering and forensic investigation, for this live webinar on the Anatomy of a Disaster Claim.

Register below and you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to participate.

http://event.vcallinteraction.com/r.htm?e=226711&s=1&k=023C0E8B69E94BF7A3493AF48E9B32E9

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With oil from the recent catastrophe in the Gulf reaching Florida 's coast line, now is the time to become informed on what your options are to protect your communities.

Join Becker & Poliakoff's Disaster Claims Recovery Team  Friday, June 25 at 3:00 - 4:00  PM EDT for a live web event, where you will learn about:

• The BP claims process
• The insurance claims process
• How to spot the pitfalls that hinder recovery

Presenting from Becker & Poliakoff's Disaster Claims Recovery Team are John Cottle, Esq.  and  Sanjay Kurian, Esq.   The webinar will be moderdated by Cara Thomas, Esq.

John Cottle, Esq.	Sanjay Kurian, Esq.	Cara Thomas, Esq.

 There is no cost to participate.  Register today by using this link:

https://compx11.eventcenterlive.com/cfmx/ec/register/reg.cfm?BID=1&RegID=B53FB847

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Free Educational Forums for Board Members, Property Owners and Managers Announced at 15 Locations Around Florida. Conference will focus on Strategies for Communities to Deal with Economic Crisis.

Becker & Poliakoff announces its Annual Community Association Leadership Conferences beginning on January 15, 2010 where attendees will learn strategies to deal with the financial issues facing their Florida communities. Topics will include liability of owners versus subsequent purchasers, collecting rents in lieu of assessments, depositing rents into the court registry, extraordinary receiver appointments and extra-judicial remedies, among others.

A panel of Becker & Poliakoff’s attorneys from a variety of practice groups will answer questions during the third hour of the conference. You may submit questions in advance for the panel members by email to questions@beckerpoliakoff. com. Please indicate which event you are attending in the subject line of the email, so that the panelists can do their best to respond at the event you attend. See page 3 for Conference dates and locations.

Register today for this free conference at www.becker-poliakoff.com/events/ca/ for the event nearest you.

For dates, locations and registration information - continue reading (below)

Register today for this FREE conference at www.becker-poliakoff.com/events/ca/ for the event nearest you.

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 The Florida Communities of Excellence Awards recognize exemplary efforts on the part of community associations and their leaders.  This is the  first and only independently-judged state-wide program that recognizes innovative solutions to challenges facing condominium and homeowners associations.

There are dedicated leaders serving on community association boards throughout the State of Florida.  It is not unusual for volunteer board and committee members to spend hundred of hours handling community operations and management, trying to keep costs within reason while maintaining the property and handling resident and owner needs. 

While collecting assessments and maintenance fees, overseeing work or services performed by vendors, enforcing covenants, maintaining, repairing and beautifying the buildings and grounds, paying utilities, filing corporate documents, obtaining insurance and bidding services is almost a full time job, some community leaders (and their managers) go far beyond the call of duty.  These communities deserve recognition for their innovative programs and accomplishments.

Does your community and its leaders go the extra mile?  Then nominate your community for an award in one of the following categories:

• Environmental Protection & Preservation
• Energy/Water Conservation
• Disaster Preparedness
• Safety & Security
• Financial Innovation
• Community Relations & Communications
• Best Website
• Civic Volunteerism & Advocacy
• Family Friendly Programs & Initiatives

The Awards ceremony will bring together community leaders from all regions of Florida to share best practices. The conference will include presentations by last year's winners, judges and experts in the industry. 

There is no cost to submit an entry in the awards and communities may enter in multiple categories. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 15.

For details, visit www.communitiesofexcellence.net.

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You Tell Us !

As seen today on the Sun-Sentinel Condo Blog, legislators and government officials need to know exactly how community associations are struggling in order to promote meaningful change.

Take the Survey Issued by the Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL) to demonstrate the magnitude of the financial crisis on Associations and to influence the decisions made by legislative, regulatory, business and community leaders across Florida. 

Please spend a few minutes taking the Survey.  The responses are completely confidential - neither you nor your community’s name will be identified in the aggregate responses reported.

The deadline for completing the CALL Survey on Community Association Financial Stability is October 25th, so please take a few minutes now to provide your responses and help us achieve a deeper and more accurate understanding of the financial impact that the mortgage foreclosure crisis and economic downturn has had on your community.

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Close to 200 Community Leaders and Professional Property Managers participated in the first of a series of webinars presented by Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2009, CALL presented a webinar explaining legislative activities during the 2009 legislative session.  Co-executive directors Yeline Goin and David Muller were active in Tallahassee and throughout the State of Florida during the latest legislative session, advocating for the interests of Florida Community Associations.

Attorney Yeline Goin started the session with an in-depth explanation of the impact of SB 714, which was sent to the Governor on May 18th.  Governor Crist has 15 days to sign or veto the bill before it becomes law.  Ms. Goin alerted the participants to lobbying efforts encouraging a Governor's veto.

SB 714 impacts insurance obligations of condominium associations and condominium owners, addresses eligibility for service on a board of directors of a condominium association, as well as fire and life safety issues.  Please click here for more information about the Bill.

Attorney David Muller explained changes resulting from SB 2080 which would prohibit Community Associations from enforcing deed restrictions that preclude xeriscaping.  Becker & Poliakoff previously provided its clientele with the University of Florida's recommendations for 'Florida-friendly' landscaping in its Community Update publication.

Mr. Muller alerted the participants to increased filing fees for foreclosure lawsuits, explained changes to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes that would result from SB 2330 and impacts from HB 1495.  He noted that despite reports from other sources, HB 1495 does not include a condominium mitigation loan program that was initially contemplated by the legislature.

Mr. Muller advised the participants of CALL's continuing effort for legislative changes necessary to improve Community Association financial problems, particularly with regard to the financial responsibilities of lenders and investor-owners.

To View Becker & Poliakoff’s Insider's Analysis of the 2009 Legislative Session - New Laws Affecting Community Associations go to:

http://events.vcall.com/VCall/ReplayLogin.aspx?room=2146003612

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Free Educational Forum

The Community Association Law Practice Group of Becker & Poliakoff is pleased to announce that the Firm will be holding its Annual Community Association Leadership Conferences beginning on January 16, 2009.

Becker & Poliakoff is well-known for its pioneering role in the creation of the law pertaining to the operation of common ownership housing in Florida. Our attorneys are recognized as individual leaders in the field through published works, public service, legislative activities and industry group leadership positions.

Join us to get the latest information on current topics impacting you and your community. Register today for this FREE conference at www.becker-poliakoff.com/events/ca/ for the event nearest you.

What you will Learn

How to implement important statutory changes enacted during the 2008 Legislative Session including:

• Board member rights and responsibilities;
• Licensure of management companies;
• Insurance and reconstruction-aftercasualty provisions;
• NEW provisions affecting elections and annual meetings;
• NEW collection and foreclosure procedures;
• NEW inspection requirements;
• NEW requirements on votes to waive reserves and financial statements.

Click here to download the PDF information packet.

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