Florida Pulse


  • Ex-Firm Can't Revive Malicious Prosecution Suit In 11th Circ.

    The Eleventh Circuit has refused to overturn lower court rulings nixing a malicious prosecution lawsuit brought by a now-defunct law firm against a surgical center, as well as a sanctions ruling against the firm's counsel.

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    Kelley Kronenberg Launches Cyber Insurance Defense Team

    Kelley Kronenberg announced that the firm has launched a team focused on handling cyber insurance defense matters in response to the fast growth and increased demand for services in the area.

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    Florida Federal Prosecutor Joins Sperling Kenny In Miami

    A former assistant U.S. attorney and deputy chief of an economic crimes section for his office has moved on to private practice at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC's Miami office.

  • Fla. Judge Shuts Down Firm's Fee Fight With Film Producer

    A Florida judge on Tuesday dismissed a long-running suit by a Miami law firm against a Hollywood producer after finding the firm had abandoned its opportunity to pursue its claim over allegedly unpaid attorney fees by waiting two years to find successor counsel after its last attorney withdrew.

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    Ex-School GC Beats Charge Of Violating Grand Jury Secrecy

    A split Florida state appellate panel on Wednesday called for tossing an indictment against a former school district general counsel for violating the secrecy of a grand jury related to a 2018 mass shooting, finding that the statewide grand jury that charged her did not have the authority to do so.

  • Ex-Immigration Judge, DOJ Settle Bias Suit

    The U.S. Department of Justice and a former immigration judge agreed Wednesday to settle a lawsuit in Florida federal court alleging she was denied a hardship transfer and reasonable accommodation due to her gender and age.

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    Tyson & Mendes Launches New Consulting Firm

    Tyson & Mendes LLP announced Wednesday that it has started a consulting unit aimed at furthering the firm's efforts working with insurance clients to combat so-called "nuclear verdicts," which are jury awards exceeding $10 million typically found in personal injury or wrongful death litigation.

  • No New Trial For Donna Adelson In Murder Of Law Professor

    Donna Adelson, who was convicted of killing her former son-in-law, law professor Dan Markel, in a murder-for-hire plot, cannot have a new trial or interview a juror who made a TikTok post, a Florida state judge has ruled, refusing to disturb the verdict.

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    In-House Counsel Numbers Grow Much Faster Than Outside

    A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel released Tuesday highlights "a dramatic and consistent rise in the number of in-house lawyers" in the U.S., showing that their numbers have nearly doubled since 2008.

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    Former 11th Circ. Mediator Joins JAMS In Miami

    Alternative dispute resolution provider JAMS has strengthened its capabilities in Miami with the addition of a former acting chief court mediator for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

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    Miami Law Adds AI Prompting To Admissions Application

    The University of Miami School of Law, which launched an artificial intelligence law lab last year, is including an optional question in its admissions application this fall that is designed to assess prospective students' ability to craft prompts for generative AI tools.

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    Ex-US Atty To Bring 'Formidable' Defense To Comey Charges

    Faced with a blockbuster indictment alleging he lied to Congress, former FBI Director James Comey has turned to his longtime friend and famous tough-on-corruption ex-prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald to fight the charges.

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    Rivkin Radler Names Longtime Litigator Managing Partner

    Rivkin Radler LLP announced Monday that an experienced litigation attorney who's been with the firm for nearly two decades will take up the role of managing partner at the start of February.

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    Legal Employers Turn To Perks To Attract Candidates

    As legal leaders worry about meeting candidates' compensation expectations going into 2026, enhanced benefits and perks such as bonuses, work-life balance and retirement planning play an increasingly important role in helping them remain competitive, according to a new report released Monday.

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    Miss America Dispute Turns On Dueling Fraud Claims

    A real estate developer and his attorney have hit back at claims they should be sanctioned for allegedly submitting fake contracts as evidence they own the company that runs the Miss America pageant, asserting in a Florida federal court filing that their litigation opponents are the ones "engaging in fraud."

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Baker Botts LLP and MoloLamken LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Federal Circuit wiped out a $181 million jury verdict against AT&T and Nokia in a patent infringement case.

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    Florida's Lee Health Promotes Deputy GC To CLO

    Florida health system Lee Health tapped one of its own in-house attorneys as its next chief legal officer and general counsel.

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    Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry had another action-packed week, with a Democratic investigation into BigLaw firms' pro bono work for the federal government, and a former New York state judge leaving the bench to dodge ethics charges. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Law Firm Real Estate Report

    September saw several large firms, including Ballard Spahr LLP and Polsinelli PC, find new homes for their teams in Seattle and Philadelphia, as well as moves for smaller shops like Einhorn Barbarito Frost Botwinick Nunn & Musmanno PC, which relocated its New Jersey headquarters, and Hicks Johnson PLLC, which doubled its footprint in Houston.

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    AI-Created Attack Video Among Threats Facing State Judges

    State judges sounded the alarm Thursday over "disturbing" threats leveled against them and fellow jurists across the country, from unsolicited pizza deliveries to an artificial intelligence-generated video of a jurist being murdered with a hatchet.

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    Fla. Atty Vacancy Proposal Draws Support Amid Bar Criticism

    A proposal to allow out-of-state lawyers to work in Florida state government has drawn support this month from the governor's office and associations of prosecutors and public defenders, while the Florida Bar believes the proposal violates the state constitution.

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    The Law360 Pulse Pro Bono Ranking: How Firms Stack Up

    Pro bono legal work is a major part of law firms' social responsibility portfolios, with firms leveraging their training and experience to help those who can't pay typical billing rates. See which firms took the lead in pro bono hours. 

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    How Law Firms Focus Their Pro Bono Efforts

    When lawyers work pro bono, what services are they offering and what areas of the law are they focusing on? Here, Law360 Pulse looks at firms' 2024 pro bono priorities.

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    These Firms Are The Law360 Pulse Social Impact Leaders

    One BigLaw firm reclaimed the top spot in the latest edition of the Law360 Pulse Social Impact Leaders ranking, which recognizes the 100 firms that made the greatest strides on social responsibility in 2024. Find out which firms set the pace.

  • Holland & Knight Launches Real Estate Dispute Team

    Holland & Knight LLP announced it has formed a new real estate disputes and advocacy team, noting the group will provide counsel to clients on lease litigation matters, complex contract claims and other commercial property disputes.

Expert Analysis

  • 4 Tips For Attys To Turn An Interim Job Into A Long-Term Role Author Photo

    As some attorneys seek interim roles amid economic uncertainty, big-picture thinking and a few proactive steps can help to turn those short-term assignments into long-term positions, says Amy Vanderhoof at Major Lindsey.

  • The Augmented Lawyer: AI Exercises For Junior Attorneys Author Photo

    As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly adept at handling entry-level legal tasks, firms and organizations must consider new ways to train and mentor junior attorneys to prepare them for leadership in an AI-integrated profession, say attorneys at KXT Law.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Embrace LinkedIn Author Photo

    Attorneys who recognize LinkedIn as a powerful professional platform can gain significant competitive advantages in business development via strategic content creation, meaningful industry discussions and consistent visibility within target markets, says Agatha Mouillet at Horvitz & Levy.

  • Guidance For Attorneys As Tariffs Reshape Legal Hiring Author Photo

    As law firms and in-house legal departments grapple with the uncertainty of evolving tariff policies, attorneys at all career stages should consider how to lean into these shifts to best position themselves for long-term opportunities, says Rena Barnett-Matthews at Attorney Career Coach.

  • How Firms Can Plan For Succession Of Admin Professionals Author Photo

    Many law firms are familiar with the need for attorney succession plans, but it’s also essential to plan for the succession of administrative professionals — from human resources personnel to finance leaders — to ensure continuity of critical day-to-day operations, say Eryn Carter and Travis Armstrong at the Association of Legal Administrators.

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    Expanding The Reach Of A Legal Nonprofit Author Photo

    I co-founded the Legal Mentor Network with the goal of providing free legal mentoring to law students and early career attorneys, and the experience has highlighted how nonprofits can grow with the help of strong sponsorships and volunteers who all operate from a positive place, says Chrystal Mauro at the Legal Mentor Network.

  • How 1Ls Can Plan For Sped-Up Summer Associate Hiring Author Photo

    The ever-earlier recruiting of summer associates sets high stakes before new law students may even realize, but 1Ls can better land a good 2L summer fit if they hit their first semester focused on the hiring timeline and ready to ask important questions about their would-be firms, says Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.

  • How GCs Can Help Build A Geopolitical Command Center Author Photo

    In the face of sustained regulatory and economic uncertainty, general counsel can help businesses move from reactive to proactive management by building a clear, cross-functional geopolitical command center that monitors and coordinates responses to a wide spectrum of issues, says Lars Faeste at FTI Consulting.

  • For Some Lawyers, Building A New Practice Makes Perfect Author Photo

    Leaving an established law firm to start a boutique business of your own requires not only vision and resilience but also a solid business plan to help mitigate risks and increase your chances of unparalleled personal and professional success, says Rebecca Palmer at the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group.

  • Beyond Billable Hours: The Unseen Labor Of Women In Law Author Photo

    The legal profession has a critical role to play in reducing attrition of women lawyers by addressing the disproportionate burden of the mental load — the often-unseen work of managing tasks and anticipating needs in both personal and professional realms, says Michelle Browning-Coughlin at Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law.

  • 10 Key Strategies For Successful Lateral Partner Integration Author Photo

    To help ensure new partners and practice groups are successfully integrated, firms should embrace specific structured practices that recognize each lateral's distinct value, personalize their integration plans and proactively address transition complexities long after onboarding ends, say Elizabeth Kennedy at NewEdge BD and Erika Steinberg at CMO2Go.

  • How Firms Can Manage DEI Commitments Amid Headwinds Author Photo

    By recalibrating how they structure and communicate their inclusion efforts, law firms can reduce legal exposure and preserve their values, says Angela Vallot at VallotKarp Consulting.

  • Key Ingredients For Effective Law Firm Strategic Planning Author Photo

    As the legal industry faces political turmoil and economic uncertainty, the time is ripe for firms to revisit their strategic plans, ensuring they contain a few essential elements — from accountability systems to broad-based input — to achieve sustainable growth and profitability, says Joe Calve at Calve Communications.

  • AI-Powered Biz Development Can Democratize Rainmaking Author Photo

    As fluency in artificial intelligence becomes a competitive imperative in the legal industry, the next generation of rainmakers likely won’t be defined by their Rolodexes or club memberships, but by their ability to leverage AI business development tools effectively, says Jessica Aries at By Aries.

  • How Law Students Can Effectively Use AI In Their Job Search Author Photo

    Law students can use artificial intelligence tools strategically throughout the job application process to review materials, prepare for interviews and navigate employers’ use of similar tools, but there are several key missteps they should be careful to avoid, says Lauren Wong at University of San Diego School of Law.

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