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November 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: Big Law Seeks Labor and Employment Leaders as Demand Stays HighBlank Rome, Dentons, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck and Ogletree Deakins all made new hires in their L&E practices this week, as companies grapple with workforce issues during the pandemic.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
November 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Akerman Mass Tort Litigator Jumps to Greenberg TraurigEnjoliqué Aytch Lett, who was the lead attorney for Akerman's medical device group, said some clients are joining her at Greenberg.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
November 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Fake Lawyer Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison for Fraud, Identity TheftTampa woman Roberta Guedes set up two fake law firms and pretended to be an attorney.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
November 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review
As Renewable Energy Work Ramps Up, Holland & Knight Adds 2 M&A PartnersThe new partners, including a former practice leader at DLA Piper, will help the firm meet continued demand for project financing and M&A in renewable energy, oil and gas and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and Latin America.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
November 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Holland & Knight Adds Former State Insurance Regulator As Industry Grapples With UncertaintyFormer Holland & Knight attorney Beth Vecchioli, a former regulator in the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and most recently the senior director of government consulting at Carlton Fields, returned to the firm as partner and senior policy adviser.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
November 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review
University of Miami Law Professor Says He Was Fired Over Tweets. The University Disagrees.Ravicher has not been terminated or removed from his startup law courses, the university said in a statement.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
November 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Porter Wright Withdraws From Pennsylvania Election Case Amid Public ScrutinyLate Thursday, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur withdrew from a federal lawsuit that alleged 'irregularities' in Pennsylvania's election procedure. It has also been involved in state court cases over the election.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
November 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Why You Saw Even More Morgan & Morgan Ads This YearWhen the pandemic caused cash-strapped companies to pull TV and radio ads, the personal injury firm swooped in to renegotiate deals, expanding its advertising footprint and bringing in more cases, founder John Morgan said in an interview.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
November 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Akerman Closes 2020 Fiscal Year With Record RevenueA diverse group of practice areas and flexible collections helped Akerman weather the pandemic and finish its fiscal year with 6.5% more revenue than 2019, while pandemic-induced paycuts are being reversed retroactively in the form of bonuses.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
November 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Representing GOP, Trump in Election Suits Is Risky for Jones Day and Porter WrightReported internal strife and a $500,000 negative ad campaign may cause clients to pressure the firms to drop Trump or hurt recruiting efforts, although some industry insiders don't expect long-term consequences.
By Dan Roe | Dylan Jackson
6 minute read