October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Cannabis Lawyers Expect a Fight From DeSantis if Florida Voters Approve Recreational PotAfter pouring millions into Florida's upcoming ballot measure, operators and their counsel anticipate further hurdles during the implementation period if it passes.
By Alexander Lugo
6 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings Plummeted After Congress Let Its Qualification Threshold SunsetLawyers are now faced with more expensive and time-consuming options for their midmarket clients, after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have kept the bankruptcy option's debt limit to $7.5 million.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Back-To-Back Hurricanes' Impact on Florida Legal Work Will Go Beyond Usual SuspectsInsurance and homeowners association practices will see increased demand in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but lobbying and even criminal and family law could be the subject of heightened interest.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
October 18, 2024 | Pro Mid Market
As Midsize Firms Seek Scale to Compete, Should They Choose Mergers or Grow With What They Have?As midsize law firms seek growth, they are faced with the choice of growing by merging or by hiring lawyers as they become available. Two firms have different approaches and they're both finding success in their visions.
By Alexander Lugo | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
5 minute read
October 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyers Beat Other Local Sectors, Attorneys Elsewhere in Office UsageLeasing activity is down for commercial real estate across the country, but law firm personnel are going back into the office at a higher rate than other industries, according to a new report.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
October 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Historic Flooding, Power Outages and Debris From Hurricane Milton Forced Tampa Law Firms to Go RemoteThe St. Petersburg office of Johnson Pope was damaged by a collapsed crane, but other area law firms expect to resume business as usual Monday morning.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
October 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Holland & Knight Snags 2 Insurance Partners in New York and Philadelphia From GoodwinHolland & Knight is refilling its office in Philadelphia after a raid from Polsinelli in July, along with another partner addition in New York. Both lawyers have been working together in the insurtech space since 2018 and jumped over from Goodwin Procter.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
October 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Even After an Interest Rate Cut, Fla. Lawyers Expect Bankruptcy Filings to Keep RisingWith inflation creating a cash crunch for businesses of all sizes, lawyers have seen filings increase in recent months. The problems are only expected to get worse as hurricanes continue barreling toward Florida and interest rate cuts have muted impact.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
October 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Quinn Emanuel's Miami Office Cracks 20 Attorneys, Three Years After Arrival"We have vastly more work in Miami than we can do," said co-managing partner John O'Sullivan. "Half my cases, I'm working with teams that are from the other offices."
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
October 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Winston & Strawn Hires K&L Gates' Former Digital Assets Co-Chair in MiamiAfter a slew of initial partner hires in 2022, when Winston & Strawn first launched in Miami, the office has since not hired many new partners in that space. Now, it's bringing on its second crypto-focused partner since it established the practice.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
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