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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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January 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Following ChatGPT Hype, South Florida's Lawyers See Promise in AI Boom

"People come to where the money is. Miami is where the money is. And a lot of the money has poured into new tech and startups, and there's going to be a lot of that with AI," said Tal Lifshitz, a Miami-based tech lawyer.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

January 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

This South Florida-Based Midsize Law Firm Is Expecting Another Banner Year, Fueled By Hurricane Ian Claims

Kanner & Pintaluga, which represents accident and property damage victims, boosted revenue by $20 million to hit $120 million in 2022. With a swelling caseload from the September storm, leaders are projecting that figure will grow to $132 million this year.

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4 minute read

January 25, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Jones Day's Atlanta Office Scoops Up Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice

David Nahmias stepped down from Georgia's high court in July after nearly 13 years on the bench.

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4 minute read

January 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Lands Former Florida Environmental Chief From Foley & Lardner

"I've now worked for three different governors, starting with Gov. Jeb Bush," said Jonathan Steverson, now a senior policy adviser in the firm's Tallahassee office. "That time period allowed me to see a lot as far as how the state will operate, how the executive and legislative branch interact, [and] what difference you can make as an agency head."

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4 minute read

January 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

As Florida's Changing Trust Laws Attract Big Players, Law Firms Are Doubling Down

Prominent firms backed the campaign of a state representative who sponsored successful new litigation, and now they're staffing up in anticipation of fresh work.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

January 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Hogan Lovells Miami Partner Returns From Disney Stint to Help With Intensified Scrutiny in Latin America

Rafael Ribeiro had left the firm to serve as assistant general counsel at the global media conglomerate in 2021.

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3 minute read

January 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Population Growth, Music Boom Make Florida a Hotbed for IP Litigation

"You see the same lawyers and the same law firms over and over again on these copyright infringement suits involving web content," said William Trueba, an attorney at Miami-based Trueba & Suarez. "There's definitely an industry that's arisen as a result of those types of cases."

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4 minute read

January 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Winston & Strawn Snags Real Estate Partner From Shutts & Bowen, Expects Growth Despite Shaky Economy

"In terms of real estate, Miami is somewhat of an exception to the general rule. There's so much demand, so many people moving to South Florida," said new arrival partner Rafael Aguilar.

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3 minute read

January 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Shutts & Bowen's New West Palm Beach Managing Partner Eyes Further Real Estate Growth for 2023

"It's an exciting time to be an attorney at a large firm in West Palm Beach," said managing partner Matthew Chait. "Shutts is one of the oldest firms in Florida, and our past has always mirrored the growth of the state as a whole and in this market as well. And we expect that to continue."

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2 minute read

January 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review

COVID's Threat Is Fading. But Its Legacy of Fraud Keeps Florida Litigators Active

The pandemic accelerated the digitization of society, and consequently fraudsters have migrated online.

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4 minute read