Tag: Foley & Lardner

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The second quarter of 2016 remained busy for the government affairs teams at several prominent law firms. Law firms posted strong earnings during the three-month reporting period. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Reports show Colodny Fass, […]

Jim RosicaAugust 8, 2016
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A bid protest filed over a Florida Lottery advertising contract worth $125 million has been “dismissed,” a spokeswoman said Monday. Lottery communications director Connie Barnes, in response to an inquiry from FloridaPolitics.com, said the “dispute has been dismissed.” She did not offer further details, including when and why. Barnes did not immediately respond to a request for more information. “The Lottery is […]

Keith MorelliJune 27, 2016
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A health and life insurance company has filed a protest with the Florida Department of Management Services, which recently rejected bids to provide HMO benefits to the state’s employees. Aetna Life Insurance Company hand-delivered a copy of the protest to the state earlier this month and posted a $3.1 million protest bond, according to a […]

Drew WilsonJune 18, 2016
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A no-party candidate has filed to run against first-term Republican Rep. Jennifer Sullivan in House District 31. Apopka resident Robert Rightmyer filed for the seat Thursday and is currently the only candidate running against Sullivan, who entered the House without any Election Day opposition two years ago. Rightmyer is an alumnus of the University of […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2016

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It can’t be stressed enough how safe Jay Fant is in his HD 15 seat. The Jacksonville Republican should feel even safer after January’s big money haul. About $19,000 of January money, raised on Jan. 11 and 12, pushes Fant’s total near $70,000. Contributors include Build Something That Lasts, the Lenny Curry PAC, along with Foley and Lardner […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 6, 2015
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Despite running unopposed, Jacksonville Republican Representative Jay Fant understands the importance of fundraising; October, with $19,700 brought in, was his best month in the current cycle. Maxing out: the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters; Florida Blue; John Rood’s Vestcor; Florida Medical Association PAC; Florida CPA PAC; Florida East Coast Industries; the Peyton family’s Gate Petroleum; and […]

Ryan RaySeptember 27, 2015
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Southern Political Report, a glossy quarterly focused on insider aspects of Dixie politics, has ranked the top law and lobbying firms in each southern state for its newest issue. The top “small firms” (the magazine’s words, not ours) devoted to governmental affairs consulting in Florida were listed as follows: Ballard Partners Southern Strategy Group Capital City Consulting […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015
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Former Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard is joining white-shoe law firm Foley & Lardner. A formal announcement is expected soon. Vinyard, a former Jacksonville shipbuilding executive, resigned his DEP post in December and was replaced by Cliff Wilson. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Vineyard in 2011. “Secretary Vinyard is a welcome addition to Foley […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 4, 2015
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Former Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard is joining white-shoe law firm Foley & Lardner. A formal announcement is expected soon. Vinyard, a former Jacksonville shipbuilding executive, resigned his DEP post in December and was replaced by Cliff Wilson. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Vineyard in 2011. “Secretary Vinyard is a welcome addition to Foley […]


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