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Ana CeballosJanuary 3, 2018

Longtime GrayRobinson attorney George Meros, who’s been involved with high-profile state government-related lawsuits in recent years, is next heading to Holland & Knight. The firm announced the move Wednesday in a press release. Meros was most recently involved as outside counsel for the Senate in the high-profile case of embattled Sen. Jack Latvala, who eventually resigned […]

Drew WilsonNovember 17, 2017

The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that it appointed Orlando Health CEO David Strong chair of the Central Florida Regional Board. “David Strong is a highly experienced business leader that fully understands what it takes to lead Florida to a new and sustainable economy,” said Florida Chamber President Mark Wilson. “In his role as […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017

Whether it’s on a boat or at the beach, setting off fireworks or firing up the grill, Floridians are expected to kick off Fourth of July weekend in style. An estimated 2.3 million Floridians are expected to travel during the holiday weekend, part of a historic holiday travel weekend travel pattern, according to AAA – […]

Peter SchorschJune 6, 2017

Welcome back, Beth Vecchioli. The veteran lobbyist has rejoined the firm of Carlton Fields to serve as a Senior Director — Government Consulting. In this position, Vecchioli will serve as co-chair of the firm’s property and casualty regulatory group. Before joining Carlton Fields, Vecchioli served as a senior policy advisor and member of Holland & […]

Melissa RossApril 12, 2016

Pension reform (not just in Jacksonville, but statewide) was one of the hot topics at the Florida TaxWatch roundtable luncheon hosted by powerhouse legal firm Holland & Knight and attended by a local who’s who of players. The forum, which also featured this website’s own A.G. Gancarski as a panelist, also touched on other issues […]

Ryan RaySeptember 27, 2015

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 […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Government affairs representatives for Osceola County told the Board of Commissioners on Monday night that they plans to try again on state dollars for the Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center in the 2016 legislative session. The center will focus on the research and production of sensors found in cell phones, computers, and other high tech […]

Mitch PerryMay 21, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott signed a drone privacy law last week that bans drone surveillance of private citizens without their consent. A Washington, D.C.-based media lawyer, though, thinks the Sunshine State has gone too far in attempting to regulate the emerging new technology. Chuck Tobin is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office. He […]

Peter SchorschMarch 9, 2015

Today’s installment of the “4th Floor Files” talks with Joshua Aubuchon of the Tallahassee office Holland & Knight. Josh’s specialties include advocacy for alcoholic beverages, property and automobile insurance, tort reform, and healthcare. Clients include Florida Chamber of Commerce, State Farm Florida, Shands HealthCare and the Florida Brewers Guild, which puts Josh in the thick […]

Peter SchorschMarch 9, 2015

Today’s installment of the “4th Floor Files” talks with Joshua Aubuchon of the Tallahassee office Holland & Knight. Josh’s specialties include advocacy for alcoholic beverages, property and automobile insurance, tort reform, and healthcare. Clients include Florida Chamber of Commerce, State Farm Florida, Shands HealthCare and the Florida Brewers Guild, which puts Josh in the thick […]

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Personnel note: George Meros joins Holland & Knight

Personnel Note: Florida Chamber taps Orlando Health’s David Strong as Central Florida Chair

Independence Day is brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Personnel note: Beth Vecchioli rejoins Carlton Fields’s insurance regulatory practice

Florida TaxWatch: “We need to look at statewide pension reform”

Big-time Tallahassee influence firms ranked in regional magazine

Osceola County will try again for sensor research center money

Media attorney thinks Florida’s new drone law unconstitutional

4th Floor Files talks to Joshua Aubuchon about “the game,” Makers’ Mark and freeing growlers

4th Floor Files talks to Joshua Aubuchon about "the game," Makers' Mark and freeing growlers