May 26, 2013

Politics & Law Archive

Legal Elite Profile: Beth A. di Santo

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Legal Elite Profile: Barry A. Stein. Esq.

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Legal Elite Profile: Jeffrey 'Jack' Gordon

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System failure

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. read more >

The $325-Million Billing War

Counties say the state's new Medicaid billing system is overcharging them. read more >

Legislative rookies: Promising new Florida House members

Nearly 17 months ago, 57 legislative novices arrived in Tallahassee eager to make their mark. Here are three promisig new House members. read more >

Budgetary flak: Florida's military bases hope to avoid cuts

Across-the-board military cuts threaten bases in Northwest Florida. read more >

Payback for Holocaust survivors

South Florida attorneys help Holocaust survivors gain reparations. read more >

Politics in Florida: Always courting voters

The state's reputation lags recognition of its importance as a swing state. read more >

An economic tale of two cities in Florida

Orlando and St. Petersburg embody the Florida challenge: Creating a new economic reality in the shadow of enduring stereotypes. read more >

Florida's economic makeup

Florida's Economy - Perception vs. Reality read more >

Profile of storm tracker Bryan Koon

Bryan Koon's job is to keep Floridians safe. read more >

Tech tangle: Florida's computer systems are being consolidated

The state's efforts to consolidate its computer systems are proceeding -- very slowly. read more >

The Florida Bar steps up its diversity efforts

Arnell Bryant-Willis, the Bar's first diversity initiatives manager, will help make it happen. read more >

Lawyer Jodi Chase is a consultant to hedge funds

After 22 years of lobbying, Chase is focusing exclusively on hedge funds. read more >

Florida's business courts

Attorneys laud progress in the system but see room for improvement. read more >

Jacksonville voters have a brighter outlook

Budget cutting and a new administration are helping Jacksonville's voters have a brighter outlook in regards to civic matters. read more >

Mentoring program becomes a guiding principle for Miami law firm

Miami's Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen and Levine are using mentoring to grow the firm. read more >

Icon: Bob Graham

Bob Graham: U.S. senator, 1987-2005; governor of Florida, 1979-87; founder, University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service; Miami Lakes; age 75 read more >

The Game of Redistricting

State lawmakers must redraw the districts for both the state House and Senate and the U.S. Congress in time for the Nov. 6 election... who stands to win the most? read more >

Florida Business News

  • State releases FCAT scores

    The scores released today are the first wave of marks expected from the 2013 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and the state's new end-of-course exams.

  • Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013

    The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list.

  • U.S. weather-watcher satellite fails just before hurricane season

    A key satellite positioned to track severe weather in the eastern United States has failed, just as the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is about to start.

    FRIDAY PREVIEW:
    Coming next week to FloridaTrend.com:

    • Florida Icon: C.C. 'Doc' Dockey - The businessman tells us: "I've learned that both political parties in Florida do better running and building than they do governing."
    • CEO Sounding Board - Florida CEOs talk about a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    • Bearing Down in Jacksonville - Chinese company HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
    • Florida Life - Surfing spots in the Sunshine State.

Florida Trend Video Pick

Summertime at Florida's theme parks
Summertime at Florida's theme parks

A Brief look at Florida's theme parks' upcoming attractions opening this summer.

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

  • Yep! Taking a trip, barbecuing, or shopping, with friends and/or family! Can't Wait!
  • Sure, I definitely intend to spend time with loved ones, but I'll be keeping it very low-key.
  • Nah, just gonna take it easy...
  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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