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Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo is a business of law reporter based in Miami who is focused on covering law firms in South Florida.

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May 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Ft. Lauderdale Boutique Opens Miami Office Helmed By Local Trial Veteran

Deborah Gander, now at Freedland Harwin Valori, has secured over $100 million in verdicts over the course of her career. The specialist in birth injury cases was previously at Coral Gables-based litigation shop Colson Hicks Eidson.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Foley & Lardner Poaches Hughes Hubbard & Reed's LatAm Leaders in Miami

"Our clients were asking for more breadth of offerings of services than we were able to provide at Hubbard, merely because of the size of the platform," said incoming Foley & Lardner partner Ruben Diaz. "And the fact that they've been a presence in Miami for quite a while means a lot of stability in the market."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Cole, Scott &Kissane Eye Construction Growth to Offset Anticipated Insurance Litigation Lull

The firm's lawyers pushed for tort reforms that help shield insurance companies from coverage disputes. Now with the volume of cases expected to decline, leaders are looking for other areas for growth.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

May 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Assembles Staffing Law Attorneys In New Unit Amid Rising Demand

"The need for staffing companies to be agile and respond to those needs from the market is so critical and requires efforts to comply with laws," said Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum, partner at Akerman. "We saw that so intensely with the pandemic and the healthcare staffing industry."

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

May 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Bankruptcy, Bargain Hunting and Litigation Keep Miami Crypto Lawyers Busy As Industry Hits A Bumpy Patch

"Miami has sort of woken up after a crazy night and said, 'Okay, some of that was a little much,'" said Nima Tahmassebi, a partner at Miami's Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright involved in crypto-centered litigation.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

May 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Blank Rome Scoops Up 9 Commercial Litigators From Akerman in New York

"This powerhouse group brings a diverse mix of deep litigation experience that will greatly benefit our clients, who are facing increasing disputes and challenges in the midst of economic uncertainty," said Grant Palmer, Blank Rome's chair and managing partner, in a press release.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Ground Zero for Fraud': Attorney of the Year Finalist Jason Kellogg Fights for Victims

"It's just a very rewarding feeling. ... It makes doing this kind of work easy."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Cannabis Attorneys Bullish on Business, Whether or Not Recreational Use Hits Ballot in 2024

"The medical marijuana program is going to keep expanding ... That'll carry us into the adult-use market and position us accordingly," said Matthew Ginder, a partner in Greenspoon Marder's cannabis law practice.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder Picks Up Pillsbury Partner Focused on International Transactions

"Whether it's venture capital or private equity, sophisticated investors want to be in South Florida and it goes throughout industries," said incoming Greenspoon Marder partner Jon Lyman. "There's a lot of interesting work going on."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Anti-ESG Sentiment Is on the Rise, But Law Firms Aren't Flinching

Republican lawmakers like Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis have targeted the concept as they lean into culture war issues, but clients' demands for advice haven't ceased.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read