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September 13, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Kasowitz Holds Power Close As He Grows Firm, Lures Business

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September 13, 2010 | Law.com

Chief Rainmaker Holds Power Close as He Grows Kasowitz Benson Despite Tough Economy

Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman has been able to grow aggressively in large part thanks to Marc Kasowitz, whose control over the law firm carrying his name draws few comparisons -- almost all governance has been vested in him as the firm's chief rainmaker. Kasowitz believes that remaining a practicing lawyer in a litigation shop "helps me run the firm better." No longer the litigation boutique it started as years ago, he has increasingly brought in others to help manage its expanding operations.
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March 16, 2001 | Law.com

Narrower Is Better

In the past, making partner at a top firm required big courtroom victories, booking new business and being a jack-of-all-trades. Those things still help, of course. But today, lawyers who never go to court, are not great rainmakers and are anything but versatile are breaking into the partner ranks. That's because they offer something just as valuable to law firms -- expertise.
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August 02, 2007 | Law.com

Indictment of Dead Lawyer's Aide Adds More Turmoil to Fight Over Former Firm's Finances

Since Miami attorney William Huggett's death three years ago, his widow has been fighting his former staff for taking her husband's cases to a newly formed firm and charging her $739,000 for bonuses and vacation pay. Now, a federal grand jury has indicted Sara San Martin, Huggett's former office manager and bookkeeper, for allegedly writing fraudulent checks on Huggett's accounts to pay off her mortgage and a truck loan. San Martin was charged with bank fraud and faces a possible sentence of 30 years.
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July 22, 2005 | Law.com

Blogs Make for Nasty Times in Workplace

As blogging becomes a growing legal and personnel headache for employers, the problem has surfaced in the newsroom of Miami New Times. A controversy over two editors' publicly accessible blog observations about current and former staffers has caused major turmoil at the company -- and could provide basis for a defamation suit, say legal observers. In similar situations at other companies around the country, heads have rolled.
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December 22, 2004 | Law.com

Firm Gets Hip to Lure Law Students

During the recruiting season for 2005 summer associates, 1,200-lawyer Greenberg Traurig revamped its approach to recruiting folks fresh out of law school. Its new lures included catchier written materials, on-the-spot callbacks, greater flexibility for prospective hires and even a challenge modeled on the hit reality TV show "The Apprentice." Some observers think this sort of thing will catch on with other firms.
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March 26, 2001 | Law.com

World of Intrigue

Political and judicial corruption presents troubling ethical dilemmas for the growing number of U.S. lawyers doing business in Latin America. International attorneys emphasize the importance of understanding each countrys unique legal, political, linguistic, cultural, and ethical landscape. Those lawyers who arent wary can easily become tangled up in unethical, and even criminal, activities.
6 minute read
October 17, 2001 | Law.com

Less Urge to Merge

Merger and acquisition activity has dropped to the lowest level in nearly five years, and the events of Sept. 11 have dramatically slowed M&A activity in South Florida and nationwide. Signs of a rebound in the market are emerging, but according to market professionals, there will be significant changes in transaction structures and contracts.
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September 07, 2000 | Law.com

The Buddy System

Arnis Borgs didn't know he was going to wind up helping fellow non-unionized workers that day in 1996 when he was fired after asking to bring a coworker into a meeting with his boss. Alleging that his termination violated the National Labor Relations Act, Borgs filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB. In July the Board ruled in his favor and, if it survives an appeal, the decision will have a far-reaching effect on the non-unionized workplace.
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September 08, 2004 | Law.com

Storm Brews Over Employer Liability for Workers Called In During Hurricane Frances

South Florida's labor and employment lawyers got some unexpected business, thanks to Hurricane Frances and Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. As the storm threatened South Florida over the weekend, Rundle and County Mayor Alex Penelas publicly warned employers that they could face criminal prosecution for forcing employees to work during the hurricane.
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