Lawfuel.co.nz - NZ Law Jobs - See the Lawjobspipeline.com blog - International upheaval following the Bhutto assasination, Mid-East issues, rising oil prices, the sub-prime crisis - what does all this mean for legal jobs in the year ahead? We preduct (and the end-of-year … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2007
The New York Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that partners in a law firm operating as a limited liability partnership are not shielded from personal liability in disputes with each other.
The New York Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that partners in a law firm operating as a limited liability partnership are not shielded from personal liability in disputes with each other. The court's 5-2 decision in Ederer v. Gursky, 133, stems from a 2003 lawsuit filed by … [Read more...]
Many women leave the legal profession after having children. Attracting them back can be a major issue. But Andrews Kurth partner Kathleen Wu offers ways for smart firms to attract them back into the fold.
There's been an awful lot written about what the legal profession can do to try to stop the flow of women leaving the profession after they have children and find 60-hour workweeks unsustainable. But I've seen very little written about how, once they've left the profession, firms … [Read more...]
Asia Law Announcements – Clifford Chance Advises BNP Paribas Financing For KAL Aircraft
LAWFUEL - Clifford Chance advises on BNP Paribas financing for KAL aircraft Bangkok: Leading global law firm Clifford Chance has advised BNP Paribas on the US$300 million financing of two Boeing B777-200ER aircraft for Korean Air Lines.Partner Fergus Evans led the Clifford … [Read more...]
Japan Investment – The Key to Success in Outbound Japanese Investment
LAWFUEL - Legal Announcement Service 26 & 27 February 2008 ANA InterContinental Tokyo, JapanOver the past year, the global market has seen a steady increase in the levels of outbound investment from Japan. Japanese companies are increasingly looking for global … [Read more...]
UK Legal – Lawyers Freshfields Take Top M&A Spot In Bloombergs Survey
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is the top ranked legal adviser on European mergers and acquisitions in Bloomberg’s primary adviser rankings for both 2006 and 2007.In calendar year 2007 the firm advised on 294 transactions worth US$350.2b according to Bloomberg.‘This has … [Read more...]
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP was the top-ranked legal adviser on European mergers in 2007 (followed by Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance), with lawyers expecting the brisk pace of mid-sized corporate acquisitions to continue into the new year.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP was the top-ranked legal adviser on European mergers in 2007, with lawyers expecting the brisk pace of mid-sized corporate acquisitions to continue into the new year. ``In Germany, we are running on full steam with a very hot two weeks at the … [Read more...]
Statement from David Hicks
www.LawFuel.co.nz - The Law Jobs and Legal NewsWire"Thank you for coming out on a Saturday and during the holiday period."I know you all hoped I might appear and answer some questions."I had hoped to be able to speak to the media but I am just not strong enough at … [Read more...]
Ohio Supreme Court Destroys Jurors’ Role and Fulfills Dreams of Greedy Insurance Companies
Friday, December 28, 2007 Jack MeeHoffColumbus, Ohio - In a major victory for insurance companies and those who wish to be able to determine the financial risks associated with injuring people due to their own negligence; the Ohio Supreme Court rules that caps on damage … [Read more...]
Call For Reinstatement Of Duane ‘Dog’ Bounty Hunter In Racial Debate
LawFuel - The Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) has called for the reinstatement of Duane 'Dog' Chapman, who's TV show was pulled off the air following his use of the word "nigger" during a taped conversation with his son.Ron Innis, CORE chairman, said he is … [Read more...]
Call For Reinstatement Of Duane ‘Dog’ Bounty Hunter In Racial Debate
LawFuel - The Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) has called for the reinstatement of Duane 'Dog' Chapman, who's TV show was pulled off the air following his use of the word "nigger" during a taped conversation with his son.Ron Innis, CORE chairman, said he is … [Read more...]
Florida Law – Attorney General Reminds Parents About Children And Safe Driving Over New Year
TALLAHASSEE, FL - LAWFUEL - Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory encouraging parents to talk to their teenagers about safe driving practices on New Year’s Eve. The Attorney General noted that during the year 2006, Florida experienced more than 1,300 … [Read more...]
