April 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Disney Taps O'Melveny, Wilmer In Legal Fight Against Gov. Ron DeSantisThe company said it had been left with no choice but to fight back against DeSantis in the courts, citing "a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint" in the federal suit filed Wednesday.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
April 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
How Is This Downtown Miami Lot Poised to Sell for More Than $1B? Thank the LawyersThe property was last sold for $236 million in 2014, before attorneys at Bilzin Sumberg helped secure tweaks on zoning and land use rights along with handling financing and working with Miami-Dade County on a proposed public transportation project on the site.
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5 minute read
April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review
As Holland & Knight Grows, Another Partner Leaves Because of ConflictsRodolfo "Rudy" Sorondo Jr., a former judge, is heading to an alternate dispute resolution firm recently launched by another retired Florida jurist.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
April 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Greenberg Traurig Recovers Environmental Lawyer From Bilzin Sumberg Amid Regulation and Land Use FrenzyJohn Chibbaro's specialty is in high demand as developers look to repurpose land in Florida while environmental regulators step up their oversight.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
April 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta's 5 Am Law 100 Firms Collectively Outpaced the National Average in RevenueTheir aggregated revenue grew by 6.25%, buoyed by a double digit increase at King & Spalding, the largest and most profitable firm with roots in the region.
By Alexander Lugo
6 minute read
April 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida's Three Biggest Law Firms Rose in the Am Law 100 in 2022As other firms across the country struggled to top a record 2021 for revenue gains, Greenberg Traurig, Holland & Knight and Akerman beat national averages with seeming ease last year.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
April 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review
These Attorneys Left Big Law to Chase 'Ocean' of Mid-Market Activity, and It's Paying Off"It's the rare sort of blue ocean, where I don't really know if we have a great clear competitor," said SMB Law Group founding partner Sam Rosati. "It's a really good opportunity."
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
April 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Why Sidley Austin's Miami Outpost Seeks Local 'Flavor' in Its Hiring Approach"Our clients are not demanding and asking us to move our lawyers," Miami co-managing partner Michael Gordon said. "We're going to be able to better service them by having the local capabilities and by being able to provide them the high-quality lawyering that they might have been getting in New York or Chicago."
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
April 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Baker Donelson Sees Record Year Amid Hikes in Demand and Billing RatesEven after a rate hike, the firm said its billing rates were still desirable because of how they compare across its office markets.
By Alexander Lugo
6 minute read
April 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Gunster Hires 2 Former Florida Officials as Lobbyists Set to Work on Key State Issues"High-quality government affairs counsel has never been more vital to navigating Florida's evolving business landscape," Bill Perry, CEO and managing shareholder of Gunster, said in a press release. "Their addition lends an edge to our firm's services as we address our state's most complex governmental and community concerns."
By Alexander Lugo
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