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Sean Stafford has over 25 years’ experience and a reputation for working hard and delivering results. Over those 25 years, he has provided political and strategic advice to some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious corporations, helping them navigate through complex problems within state government.

On Feb. 15, Rep. Fiona McFarland (R-Sarasota) filed HB 969, following a press conference in which Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls made clear their intent to crack down on “big tech.” A Senate companion bill is expected to be filed shortly, and the issue has support from Senate President Wilton Simpson. McGuireWoods Consulting expects a version of this bill will pass by the time Florida’s legislative session ends on April 30.
Continue Reading Florida House Moving on Major Consumer Data Privacy Legislation

A major consumer privacy law is likely this legislative session in Florida that stands to jeopardize not only technology companies, but financial services, healthcare entities, and thousands of small and medium-sized businesses that rely on digital marketing and advertising to conduct business.

Florida legislators are generally pro-business, but this year could be an exception. Talks