June 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review
As Law Firms Embrace AI, Will Dedicated Executive Roles Give Them An Edge?Firms are having to think about who should be tasked with the growth and implementation of generative AI at their firms, according to Carlos Pauling, executive director of Major, Lindsey & Africa's partner practice group.
By Alexander Lugo
7 minute read
June 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Holland & Knight Settles Lawsuit From NY Recruiter Alleging the Firm Didn't Pay FeesNew York-based recruiter MacKay & Agents had claimed it was owed $73,000 for helping place an associate in the firm's Miami office.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
June 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Manatt Hires Crypto Partner in New York, Continuing Growth in Financial Services and Digital AssetsMichael Katz previously headed the legal department of crypto venture capital company Digital Currency Group.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
June 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright Lands a Dozen Attorneys From BCLP, Adding to Global Investigations PracticeIncoming partners Jeff Kalinowski and Eric Martin have been working together for about 25 years, while Laura Perlov and Jeff Ziesman have been part of the team for over a decade. Perlov is based in Denver, while the others are in St. Louis.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
June 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review
SW Florida Boutique Accused of Wrongfully Firing Paralegal After 2 Weeks Maternity LeaveA former paralegal for a Cape Coral boutique is suing her old employer, alleging that it fired her wrongfully after it asked her to work during her maternity leave. Her lawsuit claims discrimination.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
June 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Akerman Was Sole Florida-Founded Am Law Firm to Significantly Reduce Office Space in 2023Florida-founded Am Law 100 firms essentially kept their footprints intact, with the exception of Akerman, which said it has been shrinking its footprint as it embraces hybrid work and consolidates back-office operations.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
June 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Sanctions Work and Bank Compliance is Keeping Miami Lawyers BusyWhile Miami is known as a common storage space for sanctioned assets, lawyers in the region are finding fresh opportunities in bank compliance and even helping clients navigate sanctions in countries like Canada.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
June 03, 2024 | The Recorder
Holland & Knight Hires Team From Loeb & Loeb in Los Angeles, Signaling Finance Team ExpansionThe three new partners include Paul Severin, who until recently served as Loeb & Loeb's vice chair.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
June 03, 2024 | The Recorder
Foley & Lardner Hires Former SoftBank GC in San Francisco, Eyeing Fund Formation OpportunitiesBrian Wheeler built a team of 40 lawyers managing more than $130 billion in investments at SoftBank Investment Advisors. Most recently, he was general counsel for HENI, an art services and technology company.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
May 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Taft Stettinius & Hollister Continues Expansion With 6 Lawyers From Ice Miller"We're trying to become one of the dominant firms in the middle market in the United States, and today we're well on our way," Taft chair and managing partner Robert Hicks said.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
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