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By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Competitive fires flare up over alleged poaching of doctors, patients

A pair of Tampa Bay area health care firms fought a years-long legal battle over noncompete agreements. The result, beyond a $3.3 million payout, can teach employers valuable lessons.

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By Business Observer Staff
February 15, 2022

Atlanta law firm adds two partners to Tampa team

Four attorneys — two partners, an associate and an of counsel member — have joined the Tampa office of Hall Booth Smith, an Atlanta-based law firm.

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By Business Observer Staff
February 10, 2022

National top 100 law firm names new partner at local office

David Slenn worked at Akerman nine years ago.

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By Amanda Postma
October 15, 2021

Local law firms get creative in recruitment

The current hiring environment for law firms, like in most industries, is complicated. A few firms have found new ways to move head, while keeping some features that work.

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By Brian Hartz
October 14, 2021

Hail Mary: $5M gift to Catholic school funds creation of business law institute

Ave Maria School of Law, a Naples, Florida-based institution founded on Catholic principles, seeks to shake up the career path for young attorneys.

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By Louis Llovio
September 2, 2021

Thorny workplace issues clog reopening plans

Public health and labor experts address key questions companies and managers are facing now — or will soon.

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By Louis Llovio
July 29, 2021

Federal lawsuit challenges new law aimed at curbing shady contractors

Contractors claim law meant to protect consumers violates their First Amendment rights.

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By Louis Llovio
June 24, 2021

Hertz gets a post-pandemic, post-bankruptcy fresh start

With the breathing room of emerging from bankruptcy, global rental car icon Hertz faces its next big test: reinventing its model.

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By Louis Llovio
June 3, 2021

Federal officials seize more than $1 million in dietary supplements from manufacturer

Seizure leads to at least 30 job cuts at Premier Manufacturing.

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By Beth Luberecki
March 5, 2021

Company, behind new name, targets niche service for seniors

An attorney and a banker have found success running a business in an under-appreciated area: the gray areas that help seniors transition to a new phase in their lives.

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By Beth Luberecki
March 5, 2021

Law firms grapple with rapid changes in office environments

The pandemic has amped up an ongoing assessment of office space within the legal industry. Firms look to cut costs where possible — while reaming creative and flexible.

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By Mark Gordon
March 5, 2021

Sought-after attorney takes on bigger leadership role at firm

Recently promoted to a firmwide management role, Jennie Compton doesn’t plan to give up what got her to the top: relentless preparation and a never-back-down attitude.

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By Brian Hartz
October 2, 2020

Legal Zoom: Law firms make big changes to please the virtual court

Tampa Bay area law firms are adapting to the COVID-19 era, when legal proceedings have been moved onto virtual platforms like Zoom and with most trials delayed indefinitely.