November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Holtzman Vogel Taps Weil Gotshal Attorney to Lead Miami ExpansionThe GOP-aligned firm is expanding its Florida presence with the hire of Mark Pinkert, who is set to eventually help build a physical presence in the growing city.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust PowerhouseThe merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and the combined firm will be known as Sperling Kenny Nachwalter.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review
‘What’s Up With Morgan & Morgan?’ Law, Advertising and a Calculated RiseThe road to becoming the largest plaintiffs firm in the country isn’t without detractors.
By Lisa Willis and Alexander Lugo
10 minute read
November 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Growing Referral Network, Alternative Fees Have This Ex-Big Law’s Atty’s Bankruptcy Practice SoaringMiami-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.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
November 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Eckert Seamans Sues Former Client Over $300K in Unpaid Legal FeesThe Pittsburgh-headquartered Am Law 200 firm is suing a former client after a New York real estate developer stopped responding to requests for payment.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
November 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review
St. Thomas University Settles With Fired Professor Who Had Alleged Academic Freedom Violations and DiscriminationThe Miami school walked back claims—from a letter of termination it had shared with the ABA Journal—that Lauren Gilbert had an inappropriate relationship with a university graduate and posed a danger to students.
By Alexander Lugo
9 minute read
November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
830 Brickell is Open After Two-Year Delay That Led to Winston & Strawn Pulling LeaseThe highly awaited Grade A commercial building is now functional as tenants build out their spaces, while their temporary office spaces reach capacity.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Brazil Is Quickly Becoming a Vital LatAm Market for Greenberg Traurig, Other US Law FirmsA physical presence in the region's largest economy offers greater comfort to certain clients as well as tax benefits. But other firms are content in serving the country remotely.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
November 07, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
Lippes Mathias Enters South Florida Via Combination With Local FirmLippes Mathias is opening its second Florida office and growing past 200 lawyers after merging with West Palm Beach boutique Ward Damon as both seek scale to hire more talent in the region.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
November 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Akerman Sues Former Aviation Client For $2.2 Million in Unpaid FeesThe firm represented Pioneer Business Services, the defendant in Tuesday's suit, in a contract dispute with private aircraft operator VistaJet which was resolved in July after two years.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
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