Latest Stories

November 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

What Will Happen to the Nominees in Florida's Southern and Middle Districts?

The U.S. Senate confirmed a federal magistrate judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday to fill an emergency seat. However, what happens to the four more emergency seats in Florida?
3 minute read
November 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Growing Referral Network, Alternative Fees Have This Ex-Big Law’s Atty’s Bankruptcy Practice Soaring

Miami-based restructuring boutique Pack Law only has three attorneys on staff, but has found itself amid some consequential cases, including handling the Red Lobster bankruptcy as well as litigation against JBS Brazil.
5 minute read
November 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Future of Law: Harnessing AI Without Compromising Integrity

In this evolving landscape, success lies in finding the right balance: AI must enhance human expertise, not replace it. The key is to harness AI for what it does best—analyzing data and automating processes—while ensuring that the core values of legal practice remain intact.
5 minute read
November 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Seeks to Short-Circuit Tech Fight

6 minute read
November 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Shaq Signs $11 Million Settlement to Resolve Astrals Investor Claims

“So much credit goes to Shaq personally for wanting to help all of the other victims, and to our federal judges," said Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm.
5 minute read
November 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Meet Christopher Benjamin: New Miami-Dade Judge

“This was a tough campaign," said Christopher Benjamin, who voters elected in November to become the next Miami-Dade judge.
3 minute read
November 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

How to Support Law Firm Profitability: Train Partners Up

“We’re having this realization in the industry" that law firm partners won't be able to have financial literacy "through osmosis alone," said Fairfax's Kristin Stark.
6 minute read
November 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Benworth Accused of Predatory Tactics in Foreclosure Dispute as Elderly Defendant's Health Deteriorates

"So our foreclosure caused internal bleeding. Got it 😂," Daniel Mendez of Mendez & Mendez wrote in an email about the 77-year-old woman.
4 minute read
November 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

About the Awards: Florida Legal Awards 2025 Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall

About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging process for ALM Recognition Events. We invite you to use this information as a guide as you draft your submissions, and we welcome any additional questions you may have.
4 minute read
November 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Law Firms Shrink From 'Performative' Statements

Compared with the flood of messaging offered by firms in the wake of the death of George Floyd or the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, firms are stepping away from talking about divisive topics, instead focusing on offering resources to support those impacted by current events.
6 minute read