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Healthcare Reform Stalling Frank Sanchez's Nomination?

Tampa businessman Frank Sanchez’s nomination to be under secretary of international trade at the Department of Commerce has hit a snag.  [read more]


Animated Decision for Digital Studio 

Textor's latest deal is bringing an iteration of Digital Domain to Port St. Lucie — an animation studio-game developer funded with a $20-million state grant and $10 million in local incentives. [read more]


Swapping Carbon 

With a mandatory cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions likely, some Florida businesses are looking for an edge -- and profits -- by trading in voluntary markets. But those markets, some, say, are still in a 'wild, wild west' stage. [read more]


Politicians Still Cashing in on Free Trips  

The rules have changed, but Florida's congressional delegation is still getting a free rides, paid for by private interests. [read more]


Attorney General Candidates: Field of Dreamers 

The position was once viewed as a political dead end, but the governor's ascension from that job has given the position renewed respect. [read more]


Under the Gunster 

Sen. George LeMieux's former law firm doesn't want politics interfering with its business. [read more]


Legal News Briefs - Nov. 2009 

Former U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, DLA Piper; Judge Gregory Holder, Hillsborough; Edith Osman, Carlton Fields  [read more]


Best Up & Coming Fla. Attorneys, 2009 

Lawyers on the way up, as recognized by their peers. [read more]


Trendsetters: Pro-Bono Work 

These attorneys are making a difference one hour at a time. [read more]


Icon: Wade L. Hopping 

Born Aug. 12, 1931; died Aug. 11, 2009 -- Former Florida Supreme Court justice, lobbyist; Tallahassee [read more]


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