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Jim RosicaMarch 1, 2016

If the Seminole Compact and related legislation don’t pass this session, lawmakers will have no one to blame but themselves, the tribe’s Tallahassee-based attorney said Tuesday. Barry Richard, who represents the Seminole Tribe of Florida, blamed the apparent Tuesday morning collapse of the 2016 gambling bills on lawmakers bending over backward to appease the state’s dog […]

Ryan RayDecember 9, 2015

The 101 Restaurant and The Edison, both owned by Adam Corey, quickly became well-known staples of Adams Street culture. On any given night during Session, you’ll be sure to run into a cluster of high-profile politicos – or at least their staff. “Great conversation happens over food,” says Adam Corey, who owns the well-known restaurants near […]

Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2015

Ballard Partners tops the compensation list for lobbying the Florida Legislature in the third quarter of 2015, bringing in $2.22 million, according to newly released compensation reports. Registered lobbying firms took in almost $32 million in fees — $31,775,000 to be (somewhat) exact — between July and September 2015 to represent clients in front of Florida […]

Ryan RayJuly 2, 2015

Palm Beach Gardens lawyer Jonathan Chane on Thursday became the 10th candidate to formally announce intentions to succeed U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, who’s abdicating the seat to run for U.S. Senate, in Florida’s 18th Congressional District in Palm Beach County. Chane brings substantial local and Tallahassee muscle to the race: The 42-year old Democrat is […]

Mitch PerryJune 18, 2015

A sizable percentage of the 100,000 or so entertainment industry professionals in Florida feel let down this week. The Legislature once again refused to include money in the state’s $80 billion budget for tax incentives to lure Hollywood to film in the Sunshine State. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed,” said Gus […]

Phil AmmannJune 16, 2015

As hurricane season gets underway, up-to-the-minute information on Florida’s Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is critical for insurers and policyholders, who face massive damages in the event of a major storm. Fred Karlinsky, one of the top insurance lawyers in the nation, was again tapped to give the legislative update at the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Annual Participating […]

Peter SchorschMay 27, 2015

Registered governmental affairs firms, representing virtually every industry in Florida, reported earning slightly more than $35 million from January 1 to March 31 of this year to lobby the Florida Legislature. FloridaPolitics.com previously reported which firms made what, with Southern Strategy Group leading all firms with $2.25 million in Q1 compensation. Crunching the numbers, here are a […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

The latest chapter of “4th Floor Files” talks with Agustin Corbella, director of the Government Law & Policy practice for Greenberg Traurig’s Tallahassee office. Gus Corbella advocates for a number of industry leaders, such as the Florida Hospital Association, AT&T, National Vision, the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. His resume also […]

Ryan RayFebruary 24, 2015

The 39 executive and 35 legislative lobbying clients of the lobbyists at Greenberg Traurig, PA, have gotten used to the team’s unshakable grit — and the firm has gotten used to collecting fees commensurate with it. The Tallahassee-based firm with a formidable national footprint pulled down lobbying compensation in the mid-to-high six figures during the […]

Mitch PerryDecember 31, 2014

Some of these are outright predictions, but most of these stories are events that we’ll be watching for in 2015. 1 – Florida State’s reign as national champions ends January 1, 8:30 p.m. eastern time. It was great while it lasted, but the Noles’ uncanny run of luck and two-year undefeated run comes crashing down on New […]

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Effort to appease pari-mutuels is killing Seminole Compact

3 lobbyists walk into a restaurant … and start a new firm, Unconventional Strategies

Firms collect nearly $31 million during Q3 to lobby Florida Legislature

Attorney Jonathan Chane joins crowded field to replace Patrick Murphy in U.S. House

Film incentive tax bill again dies on cutting room floor in Tallahassee

Fred Karlinsky tapped to give Hurricane Cat Fund update

Crunching the numbers from the most recent lobbying compensation reports

4th Floor Files talks to Gus Corbella about Florida film, green ties and thinking big

Greenberg Traurig hauls in approximately $750K in Q4 lobbying fees

Things to watch for in 2015