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
November 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Sidley Partner Relocates From D.C. to Miami as Firm Pursues Florida GrowthAfter ranking as Florida's fastest growing law firm last year, Sidley Austin wants to keep the momentum going as it brings in an M&A partner to help balance all its recent associate-level hires.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
November 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida-Based Big Law Donations to Harris Eclipse Trump's Haul in Key Pre-Election StretchFollowing the change atop the Democratic ticket, donations to the vice president from Florida-based personnel at large law firms accelerated, far exceeding donations to former president Trump from the same category of lawyers.
By Alexander Lugo
7 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Becker & Poliakoff Expands Leadership Roles, Attempting to Encourage Innovation and MentorshipAs succession planning needs arise and competition creeps up all over Florida, the firm is responding by rewarding some of its seasoned shareholders with new leadership positions.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Opening Doors to 'Where Decisions Are Made': Judge Ann Claire Williams"I realized that what I was doing was similar to being a lawyer," said Williams, a 2024 American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement honoree. "Teachers teach and lawyers teach. Teachers have to persuade and lawyers have to persuade."
By Alexander Lugo
6 minute read
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