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Jim RosicaJanuary 31, 2017

The Legislature can’t limit the amount of attorney fees to be paid out of money it OKs for a claim bill, a narrowly divided Florida Supreme Court decided. The 4-3 opinion was one of nine in an unusual out-of-calendar release from the court this Tuesday. The Supreme Court normally releases opinions 11 a.m. on Thursdays. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues to be among the top earners in the lobbying industry, reporting earnings of at least $500,000 for the second quarter of 2016. The Tallahassee-based firm reported earning between $500,000 and $999,9999 for its work lobbying the Florida Legislature in the second quarter, spanning from April 1 to June 30. Firms […]

Jim RosicaJune 9, 2016

When it comes to attorney’s fees, how much is not enough? The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday heard argument on a law firm’s position that it didn’t get paid enough for helping a brain-damaged young man get a claim bill from the Florida Legislature. Lawmakers in 2012 passed such a bill for Aaron Edwards, who born […]

Ryan RayJanuary 7, 2016

A pair of influential GOP legislators will file legislation to require health care providers to provide more upfront information about the cost and quality of their services, they said Thursday. Sen. Rob Bradley of Fleming Island and Rep. Chris Sprowls of Palm Harbor said in a joint statement their plan to file transparency bills was informed in part by […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is once again among the highest earning lobbying firms in Florida, bringing in an estimated $919,000 between July and September 2015, according to recently submitted compensation reports. The firm’s largest client invoice was earned representing U.S. Sugar, accounting for $74,000 for legislative lobbying services and $30,000 to $39,000 for executive branch work. The […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 22, 2015

When the Florida House unveiled its budget in March leaders said it contained none of the supplemental Medicaid funding used to help finance Florida hospitals that’s called the Low Income Pool. The budget, though, contains about $800 million in “hospital rate enhancements.” Although the enhancements are not technically part of the LIP program they are funded […]

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Supreme Court: Attorneys can collect fees for claim bill work

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney earns more than $500K for lobbying work during second quarter

Claim bill process under judicial microscope

Rob Bradley, Chris Sprowls to file health care cost transparency legislation

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney earns nearly $1m in Q3 lobbying fees

House budget eliminates LIP but assumes local funding support for health care