Back in November, Holland & Knight was hit with a lawsuit alleging that the firm neglected to pay more than $73,000 in fees owed to New York-based recruiter MacKay & Agents. Now months later, Holland & Knight settled the lawsuit in court. Just more than a year ago, MacKay &…

Hueston Hennigan’s recent decision to offer its associates summer bonuses underscores the value of using bonus payments as a tool for talent retention. In a shift away from the typical year-end bonus schedule, according to details of an internal memo obtained by Law.com, the California litigation boutique will pay up…

From a recent $8 million trial out of Brunswick to $47 million awarded by a jury in Cherokee County, verdicts in Georgia’s traditionally conservative counties are on the rise—but why? According to the winning plaintiffs attorneys in these cases, the reasons why are many and sometimes conflicting. There’s one thing…

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Miami Jury Returns $16.8M Verdict Against Philip Morris, Other Defendants | Daily Business Review Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2024/06/13/miami-jury-returns-16-8m-verdict-meet-the-winning-lawyers/ Philip Freidin, left, and Jonathan E. Freidin, right, of Freidin Brown. Courtesy photos The team and its associates sued Philip Morris USA Inc. and several other defendants on behalf of client Gloria…

Law firm summer associate programs are crucial for law school students looking for a promise of a permanent job offer. And with fewer offers on the table, a shot at a full-time position hinges on their ability to thrive under pressure and demonstrate legal knowledge, research abilities, writing skills and…