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Jim RosicaJuly 24, 2018

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Give Costco’s lawyers some credit: They may have a found a way to finally be able to sell tequila and turkey burgers in the same store. The answer may involve its food courts — turkey provolone sandwich, anyone? — and repealing the state’s obscure, 24-year-old “Restaurant Rule.” And already, Costco’s critics are calling it an […]

Staff ReportsJune 25, 2018

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Marc Dunbar, the Tallahassee-based gaming lawyer and lobbyist, no longer will represent Canada’s The Stronach Group, operator of Hallandale Beach’s Gulfstream Park racetrack and casino. The group bills itself as “North America’s largest thoroughbred horse-racing company.” Dunbar said he withdrew his lobbying registration for the group on Friday. The parting was mutual, he added. “I […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Jones Walker reported median earnings of $521,000 during the first quarter of 2018, which included the whole of the 2018 Legislative Session. Lobbyists must report their quarterly earnings in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000. If Jones Walker’s clients paid the top dollar in their reported ranges, the firm could have brought up to $750,000 […]

Jim RosicaOctober 30, 2017

Beer distributors and independent liquor stores are lining up to oppose a proposal for high-tech beer and wine vending machines in South Florida. The Beer Industry of Florida, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, and the Florida Independent Spirits Association filed separate motions to intervene in the case last Thursday. A newly-formed Miami-Dade company is seeking an OK from the state’s Division of […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2015

Jones Walker represented 24 clients last quarter and brought in an estimated $287,000 in fees between July 1 and Sept. 30, according to its recently filed lobbying compensation report. A large amount of that money came to the Tallahassee-based group from clients in the gaming industry. Bally, which manufactures slot machines, paid $30,000 in fees last quarter, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 5, 2015

The former top staffer to Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Liz Dudek has joined a law and lobbying firm as a “corporate affairs advisor.” Jennifer Ungru is now with Jones Walker LLP’s Tallahassee office, according to an announcement on the firm’s website. Before her stint as AHCA chief of staff, Ungru was deputy chief of staff to Gov. […]

Ryan RayJune 1, 2015

In a news release Monday, the law and advocacy firm Jones Walker announced that it’s continuing its growth into Florida markets, adding a Monroe Street office in Tallahassee, around the corner from the Capitol. Read the release below: Jones Walker announced today that the firm continues its expansion in Florida with the opening of a new office […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 4, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott appointed veteran Florida lawyer Marc Dunbar to the Northwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board. Dunbar, 44, of Tallahassee, is a partner with the Jones Walker LLP national law firm and an adjunct professor at the Florida State University College of Law. Prior to his tenure at Jones Walker, Dunbar was Assistant General […]

Tag: Jones Walker

It’s back: Costco’s weapon to win ‘whiskey and Wheaties’ war

Personnel note: Marc Dunbar, Stronach Group part ways

Jones Walker earns $500K-plus in Q1

Booze from vending machines? No way, beer and liquor groups say

Based on strength of gaming clients, Jones Walker nets north of $250K in lobbying compensation

Top AHCA staffer headed to private sector

Jones Walker touts expansion in Florida, new Tallahassee office

Gov. Rick Scott names veteran lawyer Marc Dunbar to Northwest Florida Water District