October 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Becker & Poliakoff Expands Leadership Roles, Attempting to Encourage Innovation and MentorshipAs succession planning needs arise and competition creeps up all over Florida, the firm is responding by rewarding some of its seasoned shareholders with new leadership positions.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Opening Doors to 'Where Decisions Are Made': Judge Ann Claire Williams"I realized that what I was doing was similar to being a lawyer," said Williams, a 2024 American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement honoree. "Teachers teach and lawyers teach. Teachers have to persuade and lawyers have to persuade."
By Alexander Lugo
6 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
Hodgson Russ Expects Double-Digit Growth This Year After Ranking First Among Mid-Market 50 FirmsHodgson Russ is expecting double-digit growth in profits and income after last year's slump in both categories, coming from a boost in work within the firm's litigation and corporate practices.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Cannabis Lawyers Expect a Fight From DeSantis if Florida Voters Approve Recreational PotAfter pouring millions into Florida's upcoming ballot measure, operators and their counsel anticipate further hurdles during the implementation period if it passes.
By Alexander Lugo
6 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings Plummeted After Congress Let Its Qualification Threshold SunsetLawyers are now faced with more expensive and time-consuming options for their midmarket clients, after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have kept the bankruptcy option's debt limit to $7.5 million.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Back-To-Back Hurricanes' Impact on Florida Legal Work Will Go Beyond Usual SuspectsInsurance and homeowners association practices will see increased demand in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but lobbying and even criminal and family law could be the subject of heightened interest.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
As Midsize Firms Seek Scale to Compete, Should They Choose Mergers or Grow With What They Have?As midsize law firms seek growth, they are faced with the choice of growing by merging or by hiring lawyers as they become available. Two firms have different approaches and they're both finding success in their visions.
By Alexander Lugo | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
October 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyers Beat Other Local Sectors, Attorneys Elsewhere in Office UsageLeasing activity is down for commercial real estate across the country, but law firm personnel are going back into the office at a higher rate than other industries, according to a new report.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
October 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Historic Flooding, Power Outages and Debris From Hurricane Milton Forced Tampa Law Firms to Go RemoteThe St. Petersburg office of Johnson Pope was damaged by a collapsed crane, but other area law firms expect to resume business as usual Monday morning.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
October 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Holland & Knight Snags 2 Insurance Partners in New York and Philadelphia From GoodwinHolland & Knight is refilling its office in Philadelphia after a raid from Polsinelli in July, along with another partner addition in New York. Both lawyers have been working together in the insurtech space since 2018 and jumped over from Goodwin Procter.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
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