Alexander Lugo

January 13, 2025 | The Recorder

Once the LA Fires Are Extinguished, Expect the Litigation to Unfold for Years

With the Los Angeles wildfires expected to cause billions of dollars in damages, insurance lawyers are keeping an eye on a probable surge in litigation, possible insurer exits and potential regulatory responses from the state.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

January 09, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Adapting to AI and the Needs of Lawyers Will Be Key For Shutts & Bowen, Says Incoming Ft. Lauderdale Leader

Sidney Calloway, the new managing partner of the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, discusses his vision for the future and how he plans to adapt to the ever-changing legal market.

By Alexander Lugo

8 minute read

January 08, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Florida, a Political Epicenter, Is the Site of Brownstein Hyatt's 13th Office

The law and lobbying firm is opening an office in Tampa in response to Florida’s rising prominence in the political landscape.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 08, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Brownstein Hyatt Opens 13th Office in Tampa With Lobbying Focus

The firm's leaders cited the importance of a robust presence in the Sunshine State due to its increased prominence on the political landscape.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 07, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Cross-Border Transactions Partner Heads to Winston & Strawn

After joining Sidley Austin when it originally moved into Miami, transactional partner Juan Delgado is moving to Winston & Strawn, which opened up shop in Miami around the same time and has been similarly scrambling for local expertise since.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

January 07, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Winston & Strawn Snags Sidley Austin Cross-Border Transactions Partner in Miami

After joining Sidley Austin when it originally moved into Miami, transactional partner Juan Delgado is moving to Winston & Strawn, which opened up shop in Miami around the same time and has been similarly scrambling for local expertise since.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

January 06, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Matches Milbank Bonuses for Some Associates

Amid questions over how much of the Am Law 100 will pay out special bonuses for 2024, Holland & Knight matched the Milbank base bonus scale while also matching on special bonuses for some associates. But the biggest bonuses are limited to associates in large markets.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 06, 2025 | Daily Business Review

With Florida’s Lateral Hiring Remaining Steady in 2024, Here’s the Top Hires Throughout the State

Many firms focused more on building out new offices with associates. But some still managed to hire a good number of partners, with Greenberg Traurig, Holland & Knight and Shutts & Bowen leading the pack.

By Alexander Lugo

11 minute read

January 02, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Promotes 42 Lawyers to Partner, Prioritizing Corporate Practices

The firm's Florida offices are home to eight new partners, while six Boston attorneys were promoted, part of a total of 17 across the Northeast.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 02, 2025 | Daily Business Review

Fla. Real Estate Deal Flow Picked Up Over the Course of 2024, Lawyers Are Bullish That Recent Legislation Will Keep Trend Going

Higher interest rates led to a slower pipeline for real estate projects, but that accelerated in the later half of the year. Preemption issues also dominated the space in addition to efforts involving condo law compliance and affordable housing.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

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