/pulse/florida-pulse?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: Florida Pulse Copyright 2025 saąúĽĘ´«Ă˝. en-US Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:22:51 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424118?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424118 The blockbuster combination between Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP announced this past week involves two law firms that have charted very different paths in recent years. Here, a look at what events led up to the firms joining together at the deal table. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:18:11 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424137?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424137 Foley Hoag's handling of a suit challenging the proposed White House ballroom and Vedder Price's work on a $2 billion transaction with Goldman Sachs lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Dec. 4 to 19. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:45 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424041?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424041 The chief executive tapped to lead what will be known as Hogan Lovells Cadwalader said Friday that the deal that will create the world's fifth‑largest law firm by revenue is set to succeed, promising to repeat the success of the merger that originally founded Hogan Lovells. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:17:59 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424145?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424145 The Florida Supreme Court has signed off on a rule change to spell out that nonlawyers at a law firm cannot supervise the work of attorneys or perform policymaking duties that affect the practice of law. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:36:42 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424161?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2424161 Five firms lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the D.C. Circuit reinstated an order that blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from freezing grants for climate change projects. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:17:53 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423660?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423660 The legal industry had another action-packed week with a mega law firm merger announcement and eye-popping year-end bonuses at a handful of elite boutiques. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:26 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423363?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423363 In 2025, Mid-Law firms were under increasing pressure to grow, with mergers typically being the most attractive option, leading to several high-profile mergers of midsize, midmarket and regional firms being acquired and numerous Mid-Law firms themselves absorbing smaller firms amid ongoing industry consolidation. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:58:02 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423630?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423630 The Senate confirmed 13 U.S. attorneys and three local judges for the District of Columbia as part of a nominations package confirmed 53-43 along party lines on Thursday. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:04:06 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423838?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423838 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have promoted 18 attorneys to its partnership level — a class that is half the size of last year's 36 elevations. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:35:58 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422914?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422914 Employer-side international labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips has promoted 27 attorneys to partner from 13 different offices, effective Jan. 1. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:14:20 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423726?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423726 Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft are planning to combine, creating what the firms say will be the world's fifth-largest firm by revenue, they announced Thursday. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:47:09 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2421644?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2421644 As the year winds down and the pace of work slows, attorneys should reflect on what did and didn’t work to generate business in 2025, and start mapping out their 2026 business development plan now to set themselves up for success, says Ezra Crawford at Crowell. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:23:33 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423391?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423391 In pushing back on a bid to toss a Florida state court lawsuit against Boies Schiller Flexner LLP and related defendants, a pharmaceutical mass tort law firm and other parties said the lawsuit outlines a clear breach of a nondisclosure agreement and interference with existing business relationships, making the complaint legally sufficient under Sunshine State law. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:05:34 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423293?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423293 Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP is looking to boost its legal talent, announcing Wednesday it has brought in a Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP legal personnel manager as its new director of attorney recruitment. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:12:54 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2421133?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2421133 Though firm leaders feel the most urgency about retaining rainmakers now, during compensation season, effective retention strategies are preemptive and year-round efforts anchored in meaningful support, tactical execution and credible follow-through, says Tom Orewyler at TO Comms. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:11:17 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423378?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423378 Carlton Fields is expanding its real estate team, announcing Wednesday it is bringing in a real estate attorney with considerable land use experience, who previously ran her own boutique, as a shareholder in its West Palm Beach, Florida office. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:35:12 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423156?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2423156 Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP told its associates in a memo last week that it would be issuing year-end bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $115,000 and special bonuses ranging from $6,000 to $25,000 based on seniority, with the chance to receive premiums above the year-end bonuses based on "​​extraordinary dedication and/or performance." Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:22:02 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422913?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422913 Miami-based Bast Amron LLP, a boutique firm focused on business insolvency and litigation, has brought on the firm's first chief operating officer to ensure the firm's operations continue to support its attorneys, staff and clients for years to come. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:36:35 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422439?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422439 Cannabis company Leafwell blasted an attorney's bid to reconsider sanctions ruling against him over bogus citations. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:28:44 +0000 /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422511?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/florida-pulse/articles/2422511 More than a dozen attorneys at Marshall Dennehey have been selected for promotions to shareholder status at the start of the new year, an increase from last year's elevations.