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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 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.

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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."

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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.

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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

May 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Akerman's Internal Heat-Knicks Feud Sparks Friendly Fire Between Offices

If the Heat win, the New York office has to buy the entire Miami office Reuben sandwiches. But if the Knicks win, the Miami office has to buy the entire New York office Cuban sandwiches.

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3 minute read

May 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The Pandemic Sent Divorce Cases Soaring. With Volume Yet to Wane, Family Law Practices Struggle to Find Attorneys

"People are really damaged, and it's making cases harder," said Jodi Furr Colton, a family law-focused partner at Brinkley Morgan in Fort Lauderdale.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

May 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

New York's Moritt Hock & Hamroff Opens in Fort Lauderdale With Focus on Midmarket Finance and Wealth

"We were getting a lot of inquiries from our New York financial institutions about their expanding role in Southeast Florida and that they were underserved in the middle market space," managing partner Marc Hamroff said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read