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A Bevy of Cybersecurity Pitfalls Marred Equifax’s Handling of Insider Threat

Rhys Dipshan | September 18, 2018

Equifax knew its employees were sending confidential data out of the company. So why couldn’t it stop the activity?

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Better Not Call Saul: South Florida Litigators Discuss the Accuracy—or Lack Thereof—of AMC's Hit Show

Zach Schlein | September 17, 2018

With the fourth season of AMC's "Better Call Saul" barreling toward its climactic conclusion, the Daily Business Review spoke with South Florida attorneys to discuss what the show gets right about practicing law, what it gets wrong, and whether or not Jimmy McGill would last a moment in front of a judge.

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Midlevel Associate Survey: Miami on Top for Compensation, Benefits

Ben Hancock | September 10, 2018

Miami ranks No. 1 for satisfaction with compensation and benefits, while Los Angeles associates report the most satisfaction with their work.

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Despite Salary Hikes, Inflation Leaves Associate Pay Below Pre-Recession Level

Scott Flaherty | August 22, 2018

How have associate salary increases kept up with inflation over time, and where does that analysis place the high point for first-year associate pay? Hint: It’s not 2018, even with many firms now offering $190,000.

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A Big Four-Branded New Law Competitor Could Be a ‘Safe Disruptor’

Roy Strom | August 08, 2018

Ernst & Young is the first of the Big Four to acquire a managed services firm. What happens next?

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In Volatile Market, Big Florida Law Firms Grew Financially — or Just Held On

Lizzy McLellan | June 27, 2018

Large firms in Florida are holding their own for the most part financially. But that means different things depending on the size of the firm.

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Supreme Court Justices Continue to Shed Stock Holdings, New Disclosures Show

Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle | June 14, 2018

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Justices Samuel Alito Jr. and Stephen Breyer each reported selling stock holdings, according to the latest financial disclosure forms, released Thursday. Other stock sales reported in the forms also help explain justices' recusal behavior in cases before the Supreme Court.

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Recruiters See Effects of Sexual Misconduct on Lawyers' Careers

Lizzy McLellan | June 01, 2018

From gossip about workplace culture to stories about individual law firm partners, tales of inappropriate conduct regularly reach the ears of professional legal recruiters.

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In New Theranos Book, Boies Schiller Doesn’t Come Off So Great

Ben Hancock | May 31, 2018

Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou's account of corporate fraud at Theranos depicts Boies Schiller Flexner as using hardball tactics to keep the truth from coming out. David Boies says it's an overdramatization.

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11th Circuit Rules Stormwater Was a 'Pollutant' Under Insurance Policy

Steven A. Meyerowitz | May 04, 2018

The circuit court concluded, therefore, that the pollution exclusion in the Central Mutual insurance policy was unambiguous and that stormwater qualified as a pollutant under the policy.

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ABA President Challenges Legal Technologists: ‘Be Bold, Be Adventurous, Be Courageous’

Mark Michels, Deloitte | April 12, 2018

At the Stanford CodeX FutureLaw conference, Hilarie Bass noted that the ABA has several initiatives underway to spur technology innovation.

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'There'll Be No Sympathy:' Lawyers Discuss Defense Strategies After Mass School Shooting

Samantha Joseph | Celia Ampel | Catherine Wilson | February 15, 2018

The focus is on diverting attention from potential defendants in civil cases and pointing to mitigating factors that might aid the defense in the criminal case.

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3 Takeaways From $300M Gender Bias Suit Against Ogletree

Scott Flaherty | January 16, 2018

This latest gender discrimination complaint bears some resemblance to other recent suits against law firms. But it also has some distinguishing and unique features.

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Appeals Court Gives Condo Associations Boost in Ruling Over Surpluses From Tax Deed Sales

Samantha Joseph | January 05, 2018

The homeowner challenged an order granting the surplus funds to the association, arguing the creditor never recorded a claim of lien or moved to obtain a final judgment.

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Many Businesses Are Expected to Move Forward With Machine Learning in 2018

Ed Silverstein | December 28, 2017

Industries are in the early stages of AI adoption, but many organizations are in search of the professionals needed to bolster their machine-learning efforts.

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Opioids, Data Breaches Expected to Dominate Mass Torts in 2018

Amanda Bronstad | December 21, 2017

Opioids and data breaches are expected to be the hot mass torts in 2018, with tort reform expected to resurface on Capitol Hill.

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At Midsize Firms, It Pays to Give Millennials a Voice

Lizzy McLellan | November 27, 2017

It's not just the biggest or the richest firms that are finding new ways to get the most out of their youngest lawyers.

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How Wal-Mart Avoided a Record Fine but Still Paid Dearly

Sue Reisinger | November 16, 2017

Wal-Mart's new FCPA payout might not be huge, but the massive retailer has still racked up plenty of expenses around fixing its foreign bribery problems.

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Investors Accused of Rigging Foreclosure Auctions Bought More Than 1,200 Properties

Samantha Joseph | November 13, 2017

Three real estate investors accused of rigging bids in Palm Beach County won 1,363 properties, but walked away from 109 of the deals, forfeiting $427,000…

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Where the Millennials Are: Tracking the Generations in Big Law

Lizzy McLellan | November 06, 2017

The wave of millennial lawyers is building much faster at some law firms and in some markets than others.

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Law Office Lease Rates High But Leveling; Space Per Lawyer Shrinking

Monika Mesa | October 24, 2017

A report says 2017 was a landlord's market for law firms looking to lease or renew their leases in South Florida. But next year could be different.

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The Fontainebleau and the Dying Woman: Ugly Fight at Gorgeous Tower

Samantha Joseph | October 03, 2017

A court ruling paints an unattractive behind-the-scenes picture of litigation at the ritzy Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

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