Law

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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By Grier Ferguson
September 25, 2020

OK Boomer: Lawyer builds niche with a certain demographic

With a strong background in business, an area lawyer has focused his firm on a specific demographic group — baby boomers.

By Grier Ferguson
September 25, 2020

Law firm grows, powers through pandemic

Despite the pandemic, one area law firm is expanding by bringing on new attorneys and adding a practice group.

By Brian Hartz
September 10, 2020

Reckoning day: Lawyers ready for tidal wave of bankrupt businesses

With coronavirus relief funding and other protections coming to an end, commercial bankruptcy filings are expected to soar. Some attorneys are about to get really busy.

By Brian Hartz
August 21, 2020

Seize the moment: Bankruptcy lawyer capitalizes on crisis

Scott Underwood, a bankruptcy lawyer in the prime of his career, has left a powerful national practice to launch his own firm in Tampa, Florida.

By Brian Hartz
July 24, 2020

Empire state of mind: Law firm snags another New York legal star

Attorney Hilary Lane has joined Quarles & Brady in Tampa, Florida, as a partner. She previously served as chief privacy officer at NBCUniversal, the media conglomerate that owns NBC and Universal Pictures.