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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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October 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Longtime Greenberg Traurig West Palm Beach Shareholder David Layman Dies at 68

Layman spent almost three decades in the firm's real estate group. He also sat on the board of HomeSafe, a South Florida-based non-profit dedicated to protecting children from abuse and helping victims of child abuse.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Approaching Miami and This Law Firm Has Set Up a Group Centered Around It

"A Super Bowl is a multibillion-dollar impact. A World Cup is going to be a triple-billion-dollar economic impact," Weiss Serota partner Marlon Hill said.

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4 minute read

September 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Former Greenberg Traurig Litigator Heads to GrayRobinson to Focus More on Lobbying Work

"[GrayRobinson] gives you much more of a team feel, and that, especially at this point in my career, is a relief," incoming shareholder Phillip Hutchinson said. "And just a simple thing like everyone being on a first-name basis is nice."

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3 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

With Consolidation Still Hot, What Should Small Firms Looking to Merge Keep in Mind?

"We learn how to be lawyers in law school, but law school doesn't teach you how to run a business," said Kristen Corpion, founder of CORPlaw, which recently merged with Trembly Law.

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4 minute read

September 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Continues Expanding in Fast-Growing Phoenix With 2 More Former DLA Piper Litigators

"The population growth alone is going to sustain a lot more development for a period of time," said Greenberg Traurig's co-managing shareholder of the Phoenix office, Nicole Goodwin.

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3 minute read

September 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DLA Piper Hires Healthcare-Focused Lobbyist in Miami After Losing Corporate Co-Chair

"After being in-house for nearly twenty years at a healthcare company, I was excited to work with an international firm where I can use my legal and lobbying experience to benefit multiple clients across the country," said incoming DLA Piper partner Darren Patz in an emailed statement.

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2 minute read

September 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Has Banned Chinese Citizens From Buying Real Estate, And Dealmakers Fear A Chill on Investments

Attorneys have been swamped with calls from asset managers and institutional investors.

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5 minute read

September 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Cozen O'Connor Adds Longtime Miami Prosecutor as First White-Collar Lawyer Based in Fla.

Kurt Lunkenheimer spent the last 13 years in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.

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3 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Hogan Lovells Picks Up Pryor Cashman Media Entertainment Partner in Miami

"I've been watching what they've been doing in sports, entertainment and media, and high-stakes litigation, and thought it'd be exciting to go back to the bigger global platform," Hans Hertell said. "When I thought, in my career, I'd be going more boutique, I found that as I've grown my practice I've needed a more global platform to grow my own career and my client base."

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3 minute read

September 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Greenspoon Marder Partner Arrested Alongside Miami Commissioner for Alleged Money Laundering and Bribery Scheme

William Riley Jr. and Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla are each facing one count of money laundering, three counts of unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior, one count of bribery and one count of criminal conspiracy.

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3 minute read