March 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review
After Finding a Home in South Florida, Thanks to a Local Lawyer, This Ukrainian Family Still Faces an Uncertain Future"If we ever make a decision to go back, that will be a decision to end everything that we have here and start a third life. I don't know a lot of people who would be willing to do that," said Dasha Shareyko Dagayeva, who—along with her mother—was welcomed into the U.S. by Meland Budwick partner James Moon.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
March 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Sidley Austin Aims to Pick Up Hiring in Miami After a Quiet Second Year in the City"The talent war for the cream of the crop is always difficult anywhere. With that said, we have found Miami to be an incredibly welcoming market to disrupt on the associate front," said Sidley management committee chair Yvette Ostolaza.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
March 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Akerman Sues Former Client for Almost $3 Million in Unpaid FeesPartner Bradley Henry decamped for Blank Rome last month. Now his old firm is going after his client for money racked up in a representation that culminated in a four-week jury trial.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
March 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Virtual Work is Convenient and Omnipresent. Is it Stunting Young Lawyers' Development?Some rising attorneys are struggling to adapt when work takes them beyond a computer screen and into an actual courtroom.
By Alexander Lugo
7 minute read
March 15, 2024 | The Recorder
As Law Firms Keep Scaling, Leader Exits Are Seemingly Becoming More Common and Filling Those Roles Is an Increasing ChallengeDavis Wright Tremaine managing partner Scott MacCormack's abrupt resignation from his leadership role illustrates the growing pressures on what one observer called "easily the most difficult job at the firm."
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Attorney of the Year Finalist John Yanchunis Fights For the 'Most Violated Human Right'After watching tech evolve for the past 20 years, the Morgan & Morgan attorney has found himself on the edge of what he sees as harmful technology trends that put consumers' privacy at risk.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Holland & Knight Reports Double Digit Revenue Growth Amid Merger, Leadership TransitionThe early 2023 merger with Nashville-based Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis helped push the firm over $1.8 billion in revenue, marking the addition of over $800 million to the top line since 2019.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
March 13, 2024 | The Recorder
Davis Wright Tremaine's Managing Partner Suddenly Steps DownScott MacCormack, elected firmwide managing partner in April 2021, will immediately be replaced by Seattle partner-in-charge Pete Johnson as interim managing partner while the firm looks to identify its next managing partner.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
March 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Midsize Law Firms Are Testing Different AI Approaches to Compete With Big LawLaw firms are mostly quiet on their experiments with generative AI. But some midsize firms see the technology as an opportunity to get ahead of the competition by testing different vendors or creating their own AI programs.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
March 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida's Legislature Tweaks Affordable Housing Law After Pushback, Helping Developers Feel More Secure"I can tell you personally I'm already receiving numerous calls by clients and prospective clients that are wanting to move forward with development options," said Berger Singerman partner Javier Vazquez.
By Alexander Lugo
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